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- Elon Musk wants to ‘delete’ a federal agency designed to prevent another financial crisis and protect people from scams (newsbreak.com)
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy propose eliminating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as part of their cost-cutting efforts.
The CFPB, established after the 2008 financial crisis, protects consumers from financial misconduct. It has recovered billions of dollars for consumers but has faced political and legal challenges.
Musk and Ramaswamy suggest abolishing entire agencies, laying off staff, and enforcing return-to-office mandates to reduce government spending.
The CFPB employs about 1,700 people and has recouped $19.6 billion for consumers through various actions.
However, the CFPB’s political independence and funding structure have drawn criticism from Republicans, who argue it is unaccountable.
Despite challenges, the CFPB has also won praise for regulations that empower consumers to control their financial data.