On Saturday, workers from the U.S. Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) protested outside their office, unhappy with Elon Musk. They believe Musk’s company, DOGE, improperly accessed their computer systems, which could put private information at risk. The workers also think the CFPB might need to keep an eye on Musk’s future business plans.
Around 100 people showed up to the protest, chanting and holding signs that blamed Musk and former President Donald Trump for hurting democracy. The protest took place after Musk tweeted “CFPB RIP”, and just when the CFPB’s website stopped working properly.
The union for CFPB workers reported that DOGE has gained access to all of CFPB’s IT systems, raising big concerns. A judge even stopped Musk’s team from using government systems that handle huge amounts of money, worried about protecting sensitive data.
Last Friday, Trump appointed Russell Vought as the acting head of the CFPB. Vought dislikes the CFPB and has pushed for it to be shut down. The CFPB was created in 2010 to protect consumers after a big financial crisis caused by bad financial products.
Republicans often complain that the CFPB has too much power. The CFPB helps return money to consumers and fines companies for unfair practices.
This protest highlights ongoing tensions between Musk, the CFPB, and the new leadership, showing the fight over consumer protections is far from over.
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