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Trump Proposes Citizenship Checks for Bank Accounts

2/25/2026

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Story summary
  • U.S. President Donald Trump is considering an executive order to require banks to verify U.S. citizenship to open or maintain accounts.
  • The Wall Street Journal reported the proposal would require banks to collect citizenship documentation and shift immigration enforcement.
  • Currently, banks do not verify citizenship status for account openings.
  • The administration may have the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network collect citizen information.