The article discusses how the Biden administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) is using antitrust laws for political purposes instead of focusing on fair enforcement.
• The current DOJ is accused of being politically motivated and undermining the consumer welfare standard.
• Democratic Senators criticized the previous DOJ under Trump for weaponization but do not seek to reform the current DOJ's biased practices.
• The Biden DOJ is targeting various political opponents, including Trump and pro-life activists, creating a loss of public trust.
• The administration is using antitrust actions to craft narratives about "corporate greed" and deflect blame for economic issues like inflation.
• An example presented is the DOJ's lawsuit against a rental pricing software company, which is said to be nonsensical as the company merely reflects market conditions.
• The ongoing lawsuit against Visa also exemplifies the administration's disregard for the consumer welfare standard, aiming instead to enhance government control.
• Critics argue that the Biden DOJ's approach could harm fair competition and innovation in the market by targeting larger corporations based on their size rather than harmful actions.
The Biden DOJ's actions raise concerns about the politicization of antitrust laws and their impact on the American economy, undermining equitable justice and potentially limiting competition. There are calls for current officials to restore the objective framework of antitrust enforcement.
https://amgreatness.com/2025/02/22/bidens-zombie-doj-is-still-undermining-anti-trust-law/
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