As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, reports from CNN have emerged that his allies are considering shrinking or even closing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), sparking widespread concern from financial experts.
The FDIC insures deposits up to $250,000 per account, acting as a critical safety net funded by bank premiums rather than taxpayer dollars.
Critics of the proposal include Patricia McCoy, a former legal regulator, who warns that eliminating or weakening the FDIC could erode trust in the banking system and spark bank runs. Dennis Kelleher, CEO of Better Markets, called the idea “one of the dumbest ideas” ever proposed, noting the FDIC’s pivotal role during the 2008 financial crisis.
While the plan aligns with the Conservative Project 2025 agenda, analysts believe Congress is unlikely to back such a move, citing the FDIC’s vital role in protecting America’s financial stability.
Click play to listen to the report from AURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris. For more news, follow @E_N_McMorris & @aurnonline.
