Pioneer CEO Scott Sheffield conspired with a foreign entity, opec, to raise gas prices for Americans. This price fixing likely cost consumers 2,000 to $4,000, it's been estimated. In 2021, after learning of this illegal scheme, the FTC allowed the Exxon Pioneer merger, but prohibited Sheffield from serving on the board or advising the new company in any way. Rightfully so. In March, after donating massive amounts to President Trump's election campaign, Mr. Sheffield asked the FTC, under your leadership, to reopen and alter, modify or set aside the orders against him. (02:39–02:51)
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Asserts that the FTC allowed the Exxon Pioneer merger but prohibited Sheffield from board service in 2021.
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