DOGE Controversy: Trump Team’s CFPB Moves Under Scrutiny

April 29, 2025, 6:20 pm

Federal investigators are delving into allegations that officials connected to Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) attempted to pry into sensitive taxpayer and IRS materials—all while one aide reportedly held stock in companies set to gain from the planned CFPB cutbacks. Ethical lapses and political shadiness abound, with the probe hinting at a toxic cocktail of ambition and conflict of interest.

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