Melissa Holyoak

Melissa Holyoak is a Republican Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), having been appointed to the role in 2023. She has been involved in various legal and regulatory matters, focusing on competition and consumer protection. Holyoak's background includes experience in both public service and private legal practice, where she has developed a keen understanding of antitrust laws and regulatory frameworks. In the wake of the controversial firings of two Democratic commissioners, she expressed support for the Trump administration's actions, emphasizing the need for democratic accountability in government.