Abigail Slater Says She’s Departing As Justice Department’s Antitrust Chief; Exit Comes As Division Reviews Netflix-Warner Bros. Merger

Abigail Slater, who has served as the head of the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division in Donald Trump‘s second term, announced her departure on Thursday.

Her exit comes as the division is reviewing Netflix‘s proposed merger with Warner Bros., as well as Paramount‘s competing bid.

Slater posted on X, “It is with great sadness and abiding hope that I leave my role as AAG for Antitrust today. It was indeed the honor of a lifetime to serve in this role. Huge thanks to all who supported me this past year, most especially the men and women of” the antitrust division.

It was not immediately clear why Slater is leaving, but CBS News reported that top officials in the Trump administration decided to oust her.

There already had been reported friction between Slater and others in the administration.

More to come.