Congresswoman Maxine Waters delivered a statement last week saying the SEC is now “putting Wall Street and billionaires first, and America’s investors last.”
The blame was placed firmly on Chair Paul Atkins, who began his tenure in April 2025 and who initially promised to separate the financial markets from politics.
Waters
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