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Regulator Report: During Biden Years, 9 Largest U.S. Banks Debanked Clients Over Political, Religious Views

An OCC report reveals that the nine largest U.S. banks systematically debanked clients over political and religious views. Discover how subjective "reputation risk" policies and SPLC data targeted conservative and Christian groups, and explore the call for accountability.

October 23, 2026
2 min read

(Washington Stand) From 2020 to 2025, the nine largest U.S. banks deliberately discriminated against clients with political or religious views that might be deemed controversial, according to a 47-page report released Wednesday by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The report confirms that conservative and pro-marriage organizations lost banking access due to the recommendations of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC).

“This is just shocking information,” exclaimed Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-Fla.) on “Washington Watch.” “These are things that happen in communist regimes or fascist regimes, where the government is playing politics in an aggressive way. … This is why we had to go in to look at the Deep State and why we need to have this transparency in government.”

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