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Gail Slater Leaves Role as Justice Dept.’s Antitrust Chief

12 February 2026 at 14:30
Her departure follows months of mounting tension over her division’s work to determine whether companies violated antitrust laws.

Β© Pete Kiehart for The New York Times

Abigail Slater was in the job as assistant attorney general for the antitrust division for roughly a year, after her confirmation in March.

Trump’s Interest in Warner Bros. Deal Weighs On Justice Department

10 December 2025 at 14:20
President Trump’s unusual decision to involve himself in the government’s review of the deal puts pressure on his antitrust chief.

Β© Pete Kiehart for The New York Times

Gail Slater is in charge of the Department of Justice’s antitrust division, which is expected to handle the government’s review of a Warner Bros. deal.
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