Citigroup finances 'weapons of war' while
refusing banking services to firearms industry

By Joe Bartozzi. July 11, 2024

Citigroup, the international banking giant worth over $300 billion, is suffering from a case of cognitive dissonance when it comes to its banking services policies. Citigroup is holding steadfast to its refusal to provide services to firearm businesses that won't knuckle under to their 'gun control' demands but is standing by its decision to finance actual weapons of war.

Citigroup last week urged its Wall Street staff to "keep their cool" when anti-Israel protestors blocked their New York City headquarters building. The protestors took issue with Citigroups's alleged financial agreement to support Israel's purchase of fighter jets from the U.S. government, according to The New York Post.

To be clear, NSSF believes Israel has a right to defend itself against terrorists. The horrific attacks on Oct. 7 demonstrated how critically important the Second Amendment is for Americans. The right to keep and bear arms doesn't exist in Israel and it is worth noting that their restrictive laws about civilian ownership of firearms has been relaxed since the attacks.

Opposing policies?

However, the protests at Citigroup's Manhattan headquarters exposed a duplicitous policy ideal by the corporate bank. .....

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