Joe Simonson
Joe Simonson is a spokesperson for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and recently made headlines as he highlighted the agency's readiness for a high-stakes antitrust trial against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, regarding allegations of anti-competitive practices.
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Joe Simonson commented on the partisan behavior of the media regarding Graham Platner's allegations.
New York Times under scrutiny over Graham Platner coverage
United States· 2026-07-07
FTC Director of Public Affairs Joe Simonson said in a statement that the agency is reviewing its options following the decision.
Meta scores a win after judge rules the social media giant is not an illegal monopolyUnited States· 2025-11-19
Joe Simonson is the director of Public Affairs at the FTC and expressed disappointment in the ruling.
Meta does not have social media monopoly, judge rules
United Kingdom· 2025-11-19
FTC spokesperson Joe Simonson stated that Americans are tired of getting ripped off and the Federal Trade Commission will be a proud partner in this new effort.
Trump executive order demands pharma industry price cuts
Guyana· 2025-05-13
FTC spokesperson Joe Simonson said that Americans are tired of getting ripped off and the Federal Trade Commission will be a proud partner in this new effort.
Trump signs executive order to demand pharma industry cuts pricesGuyana· 2025-05-12FTC spokesperson Joe Simonson said 'the Trump-Vance FTC could not be more ready for this trial'.
US officials assail Meta in court for ‘buying out the competition’ - World
Pakistan· 2025-04-15
Joe Simonson is a spokesperson for the FTC who expressed confidence in the agency's readiness for the trial.
Vers la fin du trio Facebook–Instagram–WhatsApp ? – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-04-14