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Trump Targets Banks Over Conservative Client Discrimination

8/5/2025

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Donald Trump is set to take action against major banks, accusing them of discriminating against conservative clients with a new executive order. This directive will launch investigations into possible breaches of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, with hefty fines for offenders. The move comes in the wake of a UK scandal where Coutts bank shut down Nigel Farage's accounts over his political stance.

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Donald Trump is set to take action against major banks, accusing them of discriminating against conservative clients with a new executive order. This directive will launch investigations into possible breaches of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, with hefty fines for offenders. The move comes in the wake of a UK scandal where Coutts bank shut down Nigel Farage's accounts over his political stance.