Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Denies Knowledge of Report Linking Conservative Groups to Hate Groups

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
During an interview, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen denied knowledge of a report linking conservative groups to hate groups that was allegedly flagged by the Treasury Department.

Key Points

  • Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen denies awareness of a report linking conservative groups to hate groups.
  • Yellen explains that FinCEN works with banks to help them detect illicit payments but does not require scanning for specific words.
  • The House Judiciary Committee reportedly released a report suggesting Treasury flagged a third-party report linking conservative groups to hate groups.

Pros

  • Provides insight into the Treasury Department's role in working with financial institutions to detect illicit payments.

Cons

  • Denial of knowledge of a potentially significant report raises questions about transparency and accountability.