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WeatherTech founder might be the newest US consumer protection official

Published: (January 13, 2026 at 05:28 PM EST)
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Source: The Verge

Source: The Verge

President Donald Trump nominates WeatherTech founder to the FTC

President Donald Trump made an unconventional pick for his nomination to the Federal Trade Commission: WeatherTech founder and CEO David MacNeil.

MacNeil founded the company, which makes weather‑resistant car floor mats, in 1989, according to its website, and he owns 100 percent of the company.

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