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Title context: Text: Millions of Americans are expected to receive settlement refund checks from Amazon, and the notices accompanying the checks attribute the refund to the "Federal Trade Commission (FTC) led by President Trump." This unprecedented move comes just weeks before the U.S. midterm elections. The checks are part of the $2.5 billion settlement that Amazon (AMZN.O) agreed to pay in 2025, when the FTC accused Amazon of allegedly misleading consumers into signing up for its Prime membership subscription service. According to two former FTC officials, this is the first time the agency has credited a specific president in a refund. The notice accompanying the checks used the phrase "FTC led by President Trump" three times. The notice attached to the checks stated: "The enclosed check is the result of a settlement between the FTC led by President Trump and Amazon.com...".