The de-banking phenomenon, where individuals or companies are removed from the banking system due to their political views, is a significant issue.

The current administration has extended the concept of debanking to tech founders and political opponents, creating a chilling effect on innovation and entrepreneurship.

The government needs to step in during banking crises, as seen in March 2023 when the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to combat inflation, leading to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank.

This debanking phenomenon has been particularly prevalent among crypto and fintech entrepreneurs over the last four years, as they face increasing pressure to protect established banks.

The government has been exerting censorship pressure on American companies, which I believe is illegal and could lead to criminal charges for those involved.

Government should not exert any form of pressure on companies to censor, as it undermines the principles of free speech, and this administrative power is exemplified by Facebook's Libra project, which faced threats from senators warning banks against collaborating with them, highlighting the use of state power without formal laws or regulations.

If capital flows are unregulated, they can create a 'virtual senate' of concentrated financial capital that imposes decisions on governments through the threat of capital flight, undermining democracy.

The sanctions imposed on Russia during the Ukraine war have led to a loss of trust among the world's wealthiest individuals regarding America's economic power.

Operation Choke Point, initiated about 15 years ago, targeted legal marijuana businesses and other disfavored economic activities, leading to their debanking.