Trump Executive Order 14366

Trump’s SEC Crackdown: The End of the ESG Era and the Rise of Fiduciary-First Governance

In a move that effectively dismantles a decade of sustainability-driven investment trends, President Trump has signed Executive Order 14366, titled "Protecting American Investors from Foreign-Owned and Politically-Motivated Proxy Advisors." The order, signed in late 2025 and moving into full enforcement this February 2026, mandates the Securities and Exchange