CFPB Chief Resigns in Fiery Departure Accusing Trump of Undermining Bureau’s Mission

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s top enforcement official, Cara Petersen, has resigned, citing the Trump administration’s aggressive restructuring as a key factor. In a scathing email to Reuters on Tuesday, Petersen stated that these changes have severely hampered the CFPB’s ability to ensure financial products are transparent, fair, and competitive for consumers. ]