Roger Alford, a law professor and former top DOJ antitrust official, was ousted over his opposition to the HPE-Juniper merger. The DOJ initially sued to block the merger but later settled, influenced by HPE hiring MAGA affiliates. In a speech, Alford urged federal courts to prevent the merger, blaming the outcome on favoritism from two aides to Attorney General Pam Bondi. He criticized Chad Mizelle's decision-making, stating it favors personal connections, indicating a concern for corruption in the DOJ's handling of antitrust issues.
In a speech at the Technology Policy Institute, Alford called on the courts to undo the damage the alleged corruption hath wrought, stating, "I hope the [federal court overseeing the Justice Department's proposed resolution] blocks the HPE/Juniper merger," urging them to "examine the surprising truth of what happened." He expressed frustration with the influence of certain attorneys in the DOJ's decision-making process, notably criticizing Chad Mizelle for his favoritism towards outside lawyers and lobbyists with whom he has personal connections.
Alford places significant blame on Attorney General Pam Bondi's chief of staff, Chad Mizelle, stating that Mizelle's decision-making is influenced by personal friendships with MAGA acquaintances. He remarked, "Chad Mizelle accepts party meetings and makes key decisions depending on whether the request or information comes from a MAGA friend." This favoritism, he argues, undermines justice in the antitrust process.
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