Candeub’s Antitrust Test | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 2m

Adam Candeub, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, faced intense scrutiny this week as senators from both parties questioned his lack of direct antitrust experience—especially as the division tackles high-stakes cases against tech giants like Google and Apple. His FCC background also drew fire, with concerns over potential First Amendment overreach in regulating broadcasters, while past writings on Muslim immigrants and questions about independence from the White House added fuel to the fire. Though supporters tout his regulatory expertise as crucial…