The Supreme Court has significantly expanded presidential power by allowing President Trump to freely fire officials from independent agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission. This ruling overturns a nearly century-old precedent that protected these officials from removal without cause. Chief Justice John Roberts stated that any remaining parts of the precedent were now overruled. President Trump celebrated the decision as a major victory confirming his removal authority. However, the ruling includes an exception for the Federal Reserve, which the court views differently due to its unique historical tradition. This was further emphasized by a separate decision preventing Trump from immediately firing a Fed governor. The case originated from Trump's firing of FTC appointees, citing policy disagreements. With this decision, regulatory agencies may see decisions made with less internal dissent and checks. Democrats had expressed concerns that granting presidents broad removal powers could lead to excessive control over government and lawmaking. The FTC chair, aligned with Trump's agenda, has also focused on ideological matters alongside regulatory actions.