WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has accused major banks of discriminating against conservatives, claiming that financial institutions closed his accounts despite them being "loaded up with cash."

In an interview referencing a Wall Street Journal report, anchor Andrew Ross Sorkin asked Trump about a rumored executive order that would punish banks for ideological discrimination.

Trump confirmed the report and responded:

“They did discriminate... I had many, many accounts loaded up with cash... and they told me, 'I'm sorry, sir. We can't have you.'”

The president’s comments point to growing conservative concerns about political bias in the banking sector, where some high-profile figures on the right claim they’ve been "de-banked" due to their views.

Though specific bank names were not mentioned, Trump’s remarks could prompt further scrutiny and pressure on financial institutions over account closures based on political affiliation.

Supporters of the potential order argue it would protect free speech and political diversity, while critics warn it could infringe on banks’ ability to manage risk and compliance.