# Donald Trump taps Big Tech critic as chief of DoJ antitrust division

_Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT · Power · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

![Donald Trump taps Big Tech critic as chief of DoJ antitrust division — Primary](https://d.techtimes.com/en/full/469201/apple-ceo-tim-cook-followed-apple-security.jpg)

Donald Trump appointed a Big Tech critic as chief of the Justice Department's antitrust division. The appointment was announced by the Trump administration. The move reflects a shift in DOJ leadership toward preferring settlements over litigation in antitrust cases involving major technology companies. This change in posture follows internal guidance from the associate attorney general that negotiated resolutions can deliver results more quickly than extended proceedings.

## Sources

- [techtimes.com](https://www.techtimes.com/articles/320966/20260719/apple-makes-multiple-settlement-offers-doj-iphone-monopoly-trial-looms.htm)

---
Canonical: https://techandbusiness.org/newswire/QEBv4W6W8SgquIBUo_3pLh
Retrieved: 2026-07-22T04:40:23.197Z
Publisher: Tech & Business (techandbusiness.org)