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In December 2025, Trump promoted additional protections for investors against what he described as politically motivated proxy-advisory influence. The proposal aimed to increase transparency and reduce the perceived influence of ideological activism in corporate governance. Supporters argued that shareholders should receive more objective recommendations. Critics argued that existing disclosure rules were already sufficient. The issue received less public attention than immigration or foreign policy but was significant within financial markets. The proposal fit a broader effort to reshape corporate governance practices. Some administrative actions were taken to advance the objective. However, the full policy agenda remained unfinished. As of June 2026, implementation continued through regulatory channels.