Politics1/13/2026•Bloomberg

Trump Nominates WeatherTech’s MacNeil to Be FTC Commissioner

Trump Nominates WeatherTech’s MacNeil to Be FTC Commissioner

President Donald Trump has nominated David MacNeil, the founder and CEO of WeatherTech, to serve as a commissioner on the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This announcement was made in a statement posted on the White House website on Tuesday. MacNeil, the founder of the popular automotive accessories company WeatherTech, would fill one of the five seats on the FTC if confirmed by the Senate. The FTC is an independent federal agency responsible for protecting consumers and promoting competition in the marketplace. The nomination of MacNeil, who has no previous government experience, comes as the FTC faces increasing scrutiny over its role in regulating Big Tech companies and addressing concerns about competition and consumer privacy. The appointment would need to be approved by the Senate before MacNeil could take up the position.

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