Trump Administration Shifts FBI Focus From White-Collar Crime to Immigration

Trump Administration Orders FBI to Deprioritize White-Collar Crime: Reuters Report The Trump administration has instructed the FBI to shift its focus from investigating white-collar crime to immigration enforcement, according to a recent Reuters report. This decision has drawn criticism, with concerns that it will lead to a decrease in the prosecution of financial crimes. Reuters reports that the FBI has been instructed to dedicate at least one-third of its resources to immigration enforcement activities. This means fewer agents will be available to investigate and prosecute white-collar crimes such as fraud and embezzlement. The exact number of FBI field offices affected is still unclear. "In essence," explains the video's speaker, "this is the administration focusing less on holding wealthy and powerful people accountable and more on immigration enforcement, including those who have never committed a crime before." While the administration's rationale for this shift remains to be fully explained, the decision raises questions about the prioritization of law enforcement resources and the potential impact on the prosecution of financial crimes. The situation warrants further investigation and clarification.