Trump Replacing FERC Chair Christie with Laura Swett

James Downing | Source: RTO Insider | Posted 06/04/2025

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FERC Chair Mark Christie’s tenure running the commission is coming to an end, as news broke late June 2 that President Donald Trump plans to nominate Laura Swett of Vinson & Elkins to replace him.

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President Donald Trump has announced plans to nominate Laura Swett to replace Mark Christie as the Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as Christie's term comes to an end. Christie confirmed the news via social media, expressing his congratulations to Swett and stating he would remain in office for a few weeks to finalize key orders before his departure.

Laura Swett has prior experience at FERC, having worked under former Chairs Kevin McIntyre and Bernard McNamee, both of whom were appointed during Trump's first term. Former FERC Chair Neil Chatterjee expressed mixed feelings about the transition, praising Swett's potential while also acknowledging Christie's dedicated service to the agency and the country.

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