Ex-Citi executive says bank sacked her after raising Trump concerns

A former Citigroup executive filed a lawsuit on March 18, 2024, alleging the bank terminated her employment after she raised concerns about risk-management practices and potential issues related to former President Donald Trump. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court, claims that the executive, who worked in Citigroup's global markets division, was fired in retaliation for her whistleblowing activities. She asserts that her termination occurred after she reported "serious concerns" about the bank's compliance and risk management, particularly in relation to transactions involving entities associated with Donald Trump. The executive is seeking unspecified damages for wrongful termination and retaliation. Citigroup has not yet filed a formal response to the lawsuit, but a spokesperson stated that the bank "takes all allegations of retaliation seriously and is committed to a fair process."