Washington, D.C. – In a bold move to reshape the federal government, President Donald Trump has dismissed the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a holdover from former President Joe Biden’s administration. The decision underscores Trump’s aggressive approach to dismantling the last vestiges of Biden’s policies and appointees.

As is customary when a new administration takes over, many officials from the previous leadership voluntarily step down. However, some choose to remain in their positions, either out of loyalty to their work or in hopes of continuing their influence under the new government. In this case, the now-former CFPB director declined to resign and was ultimately removed from office by the president.

The CFPB, originally established under President Barack Obama as part of the Dodd-Frank Act, has long been a point of contention between conservatives and liberals. While Democrats argue that the bureau plays a critical role in protecting consumers from predatory financial practices, many Republicans view it as an overreaching government agency that stifles economic growth with excessive regulations.