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Consumer Complaints Surge as CFPB Faces 80% Decline

2/25/2025

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Senate Democrats reveal a troubling trend: thousands of consumer complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) are left unanswered. This crisis stems from President Trump and Elon Musk's push to dismantle the agency, leading to a staggering 80% decline in complaint processing since February. Consumers are left vulnerable as protections fade away.

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Senate Democrats reveal a troubling trend: thousands of consumer complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) are left unanswered. This crisis stems from President Trump and Elon Musk's push to dismantle the agency, leading to a staggering 80% decline in complaint processing since February. Consumers are left vulnerable as protections fade away.