TRUMP TAPS TELECOM LAWYER FOR DOJ ANTITRUST ROLE

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THU, JUN 25, 2026

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The White House plans to nominate Adam Candeub, general counsel at the Federal Communications Commission, as the next head of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division.

Candeub currently serves as the FCC's top legal officer, bringing telecommunications industry expertise to a position that oversees major merger reviews and competition enforcement. His appointment would place a telecom-focused attorney at the helm of antitrust policy during a period of significant consolidation discussions in the tech and communications sectors. The Antitrust Division handles high-profile cases involving large tech companies and telecommunications firms. Candeub's background in telecom law gives him direct experience with regulatory issues affecting companies under DOJ scrutiny. The nomination requires Senate confirmation. Candeub's prior role at the FCC positions him with institutional knowledge of how telecommunications regulation intersects with antitrust enforcement, an area likely to see active policy development in the coming administration.

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