Christopher T. Hanson (Credit: Wikimedia Commons) President Donald Trump removed Christopher T. Hanson—a Democrat and former chair—from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the federal watchdog tasked with overseeing nuclear safety. Hanson’s term was set to run until June 13, 2029. The administration recently issued sweeping executive orders aimed at accelerating nuclear power approval and enhancing “energy dominance,” signaling a broader agenda to streamline government and cut bureaucratic red tape. Hanson released the following statement on Monday: “Late on Friday, President Trump terminated my position with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission without cause, contrary to existing law and longstanding precedent regarding removal of independent agency appointees. My focus over the last five years has been to prepare the agency for anticipated change in the energy sector,…
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