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flag In Dec 2025, Trump ordered a review of proxy advisors ISS and Glass Lewis over market power and ESG influence, pushing for transparency and potential fiduciary reclassification.

flag On December 11, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order targeting proxy advisory firms ISS and Glass Lewis, citing concerns over their market dominance, foreign ownership, and influence on corporate governance through ESG and DEI initiatives. flag The order directs federal agencies to review potential antitrust violations, increase transparency, and consider reclassifying proxy advisors as fiduciaries under ERISA, prioritizing financial returns over non-pecuniary factors. flag The SEC is to reassess regulations, while the FTC and Justice Department are to investigate possible collusion. flag In response, both firms began adjusting practices, with Glass Lewis shifting to customized voting frameworks.

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