US SEC enforcement activity plunges under Trump, reports say

· Politics · United States

The US Securities and Exchange Commission's enforcement activity has plunged under President Donald Trump, with cases down about 25% in the first full fiscal year of his return to the White House and actions down from 456 a year earlier, according to Bloomberg and The Straits Times. The drop is described as a "return to basics" at the top Wall Street watchdog. The figures raise questions about the agency's willingness to pursue misconduct on financial markets.

Why it matters：Weaker SEC enforcement affects investor protection and signals how far the US is deregulating financial oversight.

Key points

  • Cases fell about 25% in Trump's first full fiscal year.
  • Enforcement actions dropped from 456 a year earlier.
  • The agency calls the shift a 'return to basics'.

Sources (original reporting)

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