5 Things to Know About Trump’s Order Banning Political Debanking

‘Everyone needs access to basic financial services,’ said Brian Knight, senior counsel at the Alliance Defending Freedom.
5 Things to Know About Trump’s Order Banning Political Debanking
U.S. President Donald Trump is shown on a giant screen during his address by video conference at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Jan. 23, 2025. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images
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President Donald Trump’s executive order banning politicized debanking is intended to reverse what some analysts say is a trend of banks and payment services refusing service to people and companies for political, religious, or ideological reasons. 
Advocates against political debanking cite cases of Christians and conservatives who they say have been victims of this process. This includes allegations by Christian organizations including Tennessee-based nonprofit Indigenous Advance Ministries, as well as Sam Brownback, the chairman of the National Committee for Religious Freedom (NCRF), and the president himself.
Kevin Stocklin
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Kevin Stocklin is a contributor to The Epoch Times who covers the ESG industry, global governance, and the intersection of politics and business.