The CFPB website page first returned an error message on Saturday, but most of the rest of the site is running as usual.
The Top Democrat of the House Financial Services Committee, Maxin Waters, has issued a statement claiming that the Dodge is “systematically killing CFPB”.
“Musk’s CFPB occupation is a five -alarm crisis and is a horrific violation of the privacy of millions of Americans. As it stands, Musk can now see people’s personal information. After that, the CFPB, “said Waters.
The data may include bank statements, credit card information, social security numbers and medical information, Waters said.
In a statement, the National Treasury Employees Union, which represents CFPB employees, said that there is a “potentially dangerous attack” in the dodge activities. The union said it would pursue all routes to protect the private data of consumers and financial institutions.
On Friday, Musk wrote “CFPBRIP” on his X account. Posting an hour several times, he repeated the allegations of widespread crimes, fraud and abuse in the government and indicated that he would try to close the bureau.
Last month, President Trump dismissed CFPB director Rohit Chopra, appointed by President Joe Biden, and appointed Treasury Secretary Scott Basant as the head of the agency.
But on Friday, Trump made another switch, which gave the agency control of the newly approved director of the Office of Management and Budget, Russell.
The White Project was the author of 2025, a list of suggestions issued by the Heritage Foundation think tank. One of them calls for the termination of CFPB.
The BBC contacted the CFPB, the White House, and the Dage spokesperson for the comments.