Trump will destroy the government agencies that most help working people | Katrina vanden Heuvel
www.theguardian.com
For all its supposed ‘populism’, the new administration will probably target offices that protect consumers

Summary

The second Trump administration could dismantle key government agencies aiding working people, particularly the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Created after the 2008 financial crisis, the CFPB has secured major consumer wins under Biden-appointed director Rohit Chopra, such as capping overdraft fees and banning excessive credit card late fees.

Trump previously weakened the agency, and his return could prioritize corporate interests.

Progressives are urged to defend the CFPB’s achievements and use its success as a rallying point in future political campaigns.

  • TimmyDeanSausage @lemmy.world
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    4 hours ago

    And all I do is resent the billionaire class, who are actively extracting all of our wealth. I didn’t ask about your feelings though. I asked why you think the recent election justifies blatant classism against the working class.

    Who exactly is “you people”?

    • Coreidan@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 hour ago

      I asked why you think the recent election justifies blatant classism against the working class

      Well I literally just told you. No point in having a conversation with someone that can’t read.