Trump Administration's Enforcement Changes on Corporate Investigations
The Trump administration is being accused of going soft on corporations accused of breaking the law by pausing or dropping investigations, aligning the federal government with Trump's priorities, which includes dismissing cases against companies accused of wrongdoing.
Key Points
- Trump administration has halted or tried to dismiss cases against at least 89 companies
- New officials in various agencies are changing enforcement priorities
- Public Citizen warns of disastrous consequences for the public
Cons
- Accusations of going soft on corporations accused of breaking the law
- Diminished threat of enforcement against corporate lawbreakers