Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould Highlight Community Bank Comeback at Arizona Bankers Association Roundtable — 2026-08-06

Local banks on the front lines of economic and national security OCC acts to eliminate risks posed by extending financial services to illegal aliens WASHINGTON—Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould today highlighted the Trump Administration's efforts to alleviate regulatory burden on community banks, drive economic growth on Main Street, and protect America’s financial system from illicit activity during remarks at the Arizona Bankers Association Roundtable. Comptroller Gould traveled with Secretary Bessent to meet with Arizona manufacturers, business leaders, and community bankers to discuss the Trump Administration's pro-growth economic agenda and efforts to strengthen the integrity of the U.S. financial system. Secretary Bessent remarks can be found here. Excerpts from Comptroller Gould’s remarks are below. His full statement can be found here.