Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over Anti-Corruption Rollbacks

Recent Justice Department actions, including dropped charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, have raised concerns about weakening U.S. anti-corruption safeguards.

• The Trump administration has halted investigations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and scaled back enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
• Federal prosecutors resigned after refusing to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who has denied wrongdoing.
• Critics allege the administration's actions signal leniency toward corruption, potentially undermining decades of bipartisan anti-corruption efforts.
• The Justice Department has disbanded units targeting foreign kleptocracy and election interference, reallocating resources to immigration enforcement.
• Trump's executive orders and pardons, including for former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, have drawn accusations of politicizing anti-corruption measures.

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