US Justice Department subpoenas major banks over alleged 'debanking,' source says - Reuters
US Justice Department subpoenas major banks over alleged 'debanking,' source says Reuters
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"claimed to have faced politically motivated account closures in 2025"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The investigation into 'debanking' allegations is being handled by Jeanine Pirro."
— Jeanine Pirro , Politician
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Jeanine Pirro is the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.
Nigel Farage is a British politician known for his role in the UK Independence Party and his stance on Brexit.
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The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas to major banks, including JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, seeking information on whether they improperly closed customer accounts for political reasons.
Federal prosecutors are investigating whether some of Wall Street’s biggest lenders illegally dropped customers for political reasons, with subpoenas issued to banks including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Bank of America Corp.
The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas to major banks, including JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, seeking information on whether they improperly closed customer accounts for political reasons.
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating major banks such as JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America for allegedly closing customer accounts for political reasons. Wells Fargo has also been contacted. This investigation follows President Trump's order against unfair financial service practices.
The Department of Justice has sent subpoenas to several major U.S. banks, including Bank of America and J.P. Morgan, for information on allegedly politically motivated account closures, known as 'debanking'.
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