U.S. CFTC's Johnson Says She'll Also Exit, Leaving an Empty House for Incoming Chair

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Another departure announcement at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission could mean that the incoming chairman appointed by President Donald Trump could find himself solo in the five-member commission.

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Jesse Hamilton

Publish date

May 21, 2025

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CoinDesk

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https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/05/21/u-s-cftc-s-johnson-says-she-ll-also-exit-leaving-an-empty-house-for-incoming-chair

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Johnson, who was installed at the five-member commission in a partial term that recently expired, had the option of remaining at the agency until she was replaced. She didn't immediately respond to a request for more clarity on her departure timing.

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but legal observers have argued in the past that a single remaining commissioner from one party could face legal challenges in trying to implement a unilateral agenda.

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