The FTC’s request to delay due to staffing constraints comes amid a push by the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency to reduce spending.

The FTC accuses Amazon of duping people into signing up for Prime. But it's hard to prepare for a trial when Elon Musk fires your attorneys and support staff.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday it does not need to delay a September trial against Amazon , reversing an attorney's statement earlier in the day that resource shortfalls due to cost-cutting required an extension.