Icahn Enterprises reported $3440 in campaign contributions with no reported federal lobbying or outside spending during the 2024 cycle, indicating its relatively low level of direct political engagement. From an anti-fascist perspective, while even minimal financial involvement can raise concerns, the small scale of these contributions results in a slightly positive evaluation regarding complicity in authoritarian influences.

The SEC charged Icahn Enterprises and its controlling shareholder, Carl Icahn, for failing to disclose pledges of over half its outstanding securities as collateral for billions in personal margin loans. This non-disclosure raises serious concerns about corporate transparency and ethical business practices.

Icahn Enterprises L.P. was charged by the SEC for failing to disclose the use of its securities as collateral for billions in personal margin loans by controlling shareholder Carl Icahn. The violation raises serious concerns over corporate transparency and ethical financial practices, which can undermine investor trust and contribute to opaque financial maneuvering that may indirectly bolster authoritarian tendencies.

In a public letter to Kroger's CEO, activist financier Carl Icahn condemned the exploitation of workers and the disparity in pay, highlighting the need for fair labor practices. This act underscores a commitment to improving worker rights and holds corporations accountable for their treatment of employees.