President Trump terminated NRC commissioner Christopher Hanson without cause, challenging the norms surrounding the removal of independent agency appointees. This act reflects Trump's strategy to assert control over federal regulatory bodies, especially as he aims to increase domestic nuclear power production through executive orders. These orders empower the U.S. energy secretary to approve advanced reactor projects, despite skepticism from experts regarding feasibility of Trump's ambitious nuclear goals. This firing is part of a trend, as Trump has similarly dismissed Democratic officials from other independent agencies, asserting executive authority.
"The firing of Christopher Hanson from the NRC exemplifies President Trump's ongoing strategy to consolidate power over independent regulatory agencies, disregarding established norms about appointment removals."
"Trump's administration aims to expedite domestic nuclear production, highlighted by the executive orders signed in May, which experts predict may be unattainable in the given timeframe."
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