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Trump Administration Shifts DOJ Focus, Threatens Corporate Accountability

4/24/2025

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The Trump administration has reshaped the Department of Justice's stance on white-collar crime, diverting attention and resources away from foreign bribery cases to prioritize drug cartels and transnational organizations. This dramatic shift sparks concerns about the future of corporate accountability and the vital role state attorneys general will play in tackling misconduct.

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Story summary

The Trump administration has reshaped the Department of Justice's stance on white-collar crime, diverting attention and resources away from foreign bribery cases to prioritize drug cartels and transnational organizations. This dramatic shift sparks concerns about the future of corporate accountability and the vital role state attorneys general will play in tackling misconduct.