Warren Seeks SEC Oversight on Trump's ETF Plans

Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and political interference as the SEC, under new Chairman Paul Atkins, considers regulatory approval for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) proposed by Trump Media & Technology Group, a company owned by President Donald Trump. Warren has formally requested that the SEC disclose its plans for overseeing these crypto-related investment products and preserve all communications concerning the agreement between Trump’s company and a cryptocurrency firm. She argues that a sitting president seeking approval for investments he controls represents an 'extraordinary conflict of interest,' and stresses the importance of keeping SEC decisions free from undue presidential influence. Atkins, meanwhile, has pledged to prioritize transparency and clear regulatory frameworks, marking a shift from the previous administration’s approach. Trump Media has dismissed Warren’s concerns as politically motivated. The issue highlights broader partisan tensions over the SEC’s independence and the intersection of finance, politics, and digital assets.