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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Chelsie Napiza

SEC Enforcement Chief Resigns After Alleged Clashes With Leadership Over Whether to Investigate Trump Family Misconduct

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission's top enforcement official has resigned after allegedly pushing to pursue fraud charges against figures tied to President Donald Trump, and being told, in effect, to stand down.

The SEC confirmed on 16 March 2026 that Margaret Ryan, Director of the Division of Enforcement, had resigned with immediate effect after just over six months in post, with Principal Deputy Director Sam Waldon named as acting director the same day.

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