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Warren Warns of Trust Bank's Ties to Trump

1/30/2026

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World Liberty Financial seeks a trust bank under the GENIUS Act to obtain a federal charter shielding it from state consumer laws and granting access to Federal Reserve accounts.
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) warned in a January 13 letter that a trust bank tied to the president could pressure the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for approval.
She cited conflicts and emoluments concerns involving U.S. President Donald Trump.

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World Liberty Financial seeks a trust bank under the GENIUS Act to obtain a federal charter shielding it from state consumer laws and granting access to Federal Reserve accounts.
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) warned in a January 13 letter that a trust bank tied to the president could pressure the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for approval.
She cited conflicts and emoluments concerns involving U.S. President Donald Trump.