FERC’s Mark Christie Exits, Trump Rumored to Appoint Democrat Chair

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark Christie, who first became a FERC commissioner when appointed by President Trump during his first term, was promoted to become the FERC Chairman by Trump in January (see Pres. Trump Promotes Republican Mark Christie to FERC Chairman). However, Christie's four-year term was officially over at the end of July, and in June, the Trump team told him to polish his resume, that he wouldn't be reappointed for another term, even though his views on energy align perfectly with Trump's (see “Bittersweet” – Trump Replacing GOP FERC Chair Mark Christie). Christie's last day was Friday.

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