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| CHASE Bank Shuts Down 'ALT-RIGHT' Accounts |
| 2019-04-19 |
| [GUN DYNAMICS] Chase Bank is shutting down accounts of people and organizations with controversial political views, according to an undercover investigation by James O’Keefe’s Project Veritas. O’Keefe’s latest probe found that Chase, without explanation, abruptly closed the account of a political activist that had existed for 15 years in good standing. Enrique Tarrio, chairman of the Proud Boys activist group and owner of a website that sells provocative political merchandise, spoke to Chase representatives who could not explain why his business account was about to be terminated. Tarrio recorded the calls and provided them to Project Veritas. Chase banker Marcel Smith told Tarrio: "I see nothing that indicates any reason why the account should be closed. I don’t see any outstanding transactions or anything ridiculous." Smith noted that his bank typically gives its customers a reason for account closures. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #10 Darth -- based on the comments from Marcel Smith, I suspect an errant employee taking "justice" in their own hands. A formal policy or "acting weird" decision would create a paper trail, but he couldn't find one. |
| Posted by: Rob Crawford 2019-04-19 21:43 |
| #9 Wells Fargo actually refused to de-account 2A Firms. They have enough bad rep on their plate (N.B.: I bank there and haven't had any problems in 30+ years) If a bank is making political decisions on banking (other than criminal transactions) perhaps the FDIC shouldn't insure their deposits? See how fast Chase folds, drops to their knees, performs a s3x act |
| Posted by: Frank G 2019-04-19 20:49 |
| #8 ...or mom and dad. |
| Posted by: P2kontheroad 2019-04-19 17:50 |
| #7 Banking? Thye just get money from Soros fronts |
| Posted by: Bright Pebbles 2019-04-19 16:28 |
| #6 Where does Antifa do its banking? |
| Posted by: Bobby 2019-04-19 16:13 |
| #5 This seems the perfect timing for someone to open a savings & loan or a credit union — which will also provide evidence for that Justice department investigation or class action suit. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2019-04-19 12:01 |
| #4 My experience during the Berkeley battles was that the Proud Boys conducted themselves honorably. This past April 15 was the 2 year anniversary of the 2nd Battle of Berkeley. With 2020 around the corner, I'm keeping my gear handy. |
| Posted by: Rex Mundi 2019-04-19 11:37 |
| #3 ...and owner of a website that sells provocative political merchandise, Also known as 'stuff that lefties don't like'. |
| Posted by: Raj 2019-04-19 09:26 |
| #2 Little background on bank terms. Banks can choose what entitles grounds for closure of an account. At my bank, you cannot open or use a business account for pr0n, gambling or marijuana business. There is a clause in the personal accounts that states the bank may close it for any reason it deems fit. This is one of the catch all ones that they have used when a customer comes in and acts really weird and slightly threatening. The bank can close the account and mail the check to the former customer. Legally, the bank can sever ties with a customer that might put it in a bad light as well and that seems what Chase did. However... They are doing little more than helping de-people him and de-platform him and in my opinion are helping the regressive left deprive him of his first amendment rights. There are laws in place that prevent banks from doing this on the basis of race or sex and it may be time to throw political leanings in there as well. |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2019-04-19 09:09 |
| #1 WellsFargo also has selective application of it's money laundering policies. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2019-04-19 09:06 |