Irish woman in line for top role in Donald Trump's administration

UCD law graduate Gail Slater is being considered for a top antitrust job
Irish woman in line for top role in Donald Trump's administration

Gail Slater, who is an aide to Vice President-elect JD Vance, is advising Trump’s transition team on antitrust policy.

An Irish woman who advised the first Trump White House on technology policy is in line for a significant role in the US President-elect's new administration.

Gail Slater, an alumna of the UCD School of Law, is an aide to Vice President-elect JD Vance and is advising Trump’s transition team on antitrust policy, including crafting a shortlist of candidates to serve as Federal Trade Commission chair, according to people with knowledge of the discussions. Slater, 52, is also being considered for a top antitrust job.

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