Antitrust enforcers with the Federal Trade Commission have initiated an extensive investigation into Microsoft's business practices, marking a significant legal endeavor that the incoming Trump administration must address. This probe includes cybersecurity concerns, continuing the aggressive antitrust enforcement led by FTC Chair Lina Khan since 2021, when President Joe Biden took office pledging to scrutinize monopolistic behaviors from Big Tech companies more rigorously.
The investigation is expected to delve deeply into the core of Microsoft’s business, something the company hasn't faced in the U.S. since its antitrust dispute with the Justice Department in the 1990s. The outcome hinges on whether Trump’s choice to lead the FTC will continue the investigation and take it to court