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Right-Wing Groups Launch Campaign Against Fossil Fuel Debanking

7/16/2025

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A Fieldnotes investigation uncovers a concerted campaign by extreme right-wing groups, spearheaded by Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), to fight against alleged "debanking" of fossil fuel and conservative sectors. Backed by Trump and GOP lawmakers, this movement seeks to dismantle financial regulations and diversity initiatives, fueled by largely baseless accusations of discrimination.

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A Fieldnotes investigation uncovers a concerted campaign by extreme right-wing groups, spearheaded by Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), to fight against alleged "debanking" of fossil fuel and conservative sectors. Backed by Trump and GOP lawmakers, this movement seeks to dismantle financial regulations and diversity initiatives, fueled by largely baseless accusations of discrimination.