President Trump has fired Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra through email. Chopra, a Democrat appointed by the previous administration, had publicly stated he would leave if asked by the new president. Senator Elizabeth Warren praised Chopra's work, stating the agency held Wall Street accountable and prevented the de-banking of Americans.
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Chopra was notified of his firing in an email from the White House, according to a person familiar with the notice who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. Chopra is an ally of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, one of Trump's favorite targets, and the Massachusetts Democrat said in a statement that the agency under Chopra held “Wall Street accountable for cheating hard-working families” and prevented “the de-banking of Americans across the country, including consumers locked out of the financial system due to overdraft fees, religious organizations, and conservatives.
Under the law, Chopra was to serve a five-year term, which meant he could have stayed on as the CFPB director. But he had publicly stated that he would leave his post if the new president asked. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Learning a new language: Is 2025 the year to take on this goal?
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