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.

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    6 days ago

    But you have to reach out and try to engage with them verbally in a non-combative tone, …

    That’s been going on for decades. It hasn’t worked. In fact, things have gotten much, much worse. And now the fascists have been voted in again, and are going to be taking full control of the entire US government in just over a month.

    The time for gentle discussion has passed.

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      6 days ago

      Well since you think your soapbox has been reduced to splinters, your ballot box has failed, the jury box is crumbling down before you, why don’t you crack open the ammo box NOW and take the initiative?