Jessica Melugin
Role: Contributor
Position: Director, Center for Technology & Innovation, Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI)
Background:
Jessica Melugin is the Director of the Center for Technology & Innovation at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI). Her research and work focus on contemporary technology issues, including antitrust, online privacy, telecommunications, social media content moderation, and net neutrality regulation. Melugin is known for her advocacy of free-market approaches to technology policy, emphasizing the importance of minimal government intervention to foster innovation and competition.
Before joining CEI, Melugin held various positions where she focused on public policy and technology issues. She is a frequent speaker and commentator, with her work published in major outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and USA Today. Melugin has also testified before Congress on several technology-related issues, contributing to legislative discussions on how to balance innovation with regulation.
Relation to Trump:
Jessica Melugin’s work at CEI indirectly aligns with some of the Trump administration’s deregulatory efforts, particularly those targeting Big Tech and telecommunications policies. Her advocacy for reducing government intervention in the tech sector resonates with the administration’s broader goals of fostering innovation through deregulation.
Scandals or Controversies:
There are no major scandals or controversies directly associated with Jessica Melugin. However, her strong stance against regulatory measures, such as antitrust actions against large tech companies, has sparked debate among policymakers and industry stakeholders, particularly those advocating for more stringent regulations on Big Tech.