CFPB Officials Testify on Trump Administration's Controversial Efforts to Restructure Agency

Court hearings reveal chaotic attempts by the Department of Government Efficiency to downsize the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, raising legal and operational concerns.

CFPB Chief Operating Officer Adam Martinez testified about the disarray caused by the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) attempts to overhaul the agency in early February 2025.
Testimony detailed abrupt mass firings, canceled contracts, and a work stoppage order that disrupted the agency's ability to fulfill its statutory duties.
DOGE, led by White House advisor Elon Musk, sought to significantly reduce CFPB staff, initially planning to cut over 1,100 employees, later revising the number to 700-900.
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson is considering a preliminary injunction to halt further dismantling of the CFPB after temporarily pausing the administration's actions.
The National Treasury Employees Union argues that the restructuring efforts violate the separation of powers, while Martinez described the situation as 'shoot first and ask questions later.'