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President Trump is preparing an executive order aimed at preventing banks from de-banking clients for political or religious reasons, especially targeting the cryptocurrency industry, with the goal of addressing concerns about political discrimination and risky industry practices in banking.
Citigroup is rolling back its 2018 policy restricting banking services to firearm retailers, citing recent regulatory changes and political pressures, and will update its policies to clarify it does not discriminate based on political affiliation.
A FEMA worker was fired for instructing colleagues not to assist hurricane survivors with pro-Trump yard signs, a move condemned by FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell as a violation of the agency's principles. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized the incident as targeted discrimination against Trump supporters and announced a state investigation. The incident occurred in Florida, where FEMA is aiding recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton.
Florida allies of former President Donald Trump proposed a bill to establish a $5 million fund for "victims of political discrimination," allowing eligible politicians to receive payments for legal fees. However, GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis threatened to veto the bill, prompting one of its sponsors, Florida State Sen. Ileana Garcia, to withdraw it, stating that Trump can "handle himself." The bill's unraveling comes after DeSantis dropped out of the race and endorsed Trump, signaling a shift in political dynamics.