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CFPB's X Account Goes Dark As Russell Vought Takes Over, Elon Musk Posts 'CFPB RIP'


Published on 2025-02-08 13:20:49 - Forbes
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  • The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's X account appears to have gone offline after new acting director Russell Vought took over Friday, a dismal sign for the bureau that has been targeted by Trump and tech billionaires including Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk,

The article from Forbes discusses the sudden disappearance of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) official X (formerly Twitter) account, which occurred as Russell Vought, a former Trump administration official, assumed control of the Office of Management and Budget. The account, which had been active in providing consumer financial education and updates, went dark, leading to speculation about the reasons behind this move. Elon Musk, the owner of X Corp, commented on the situation by posting "CFPB RIP," suggesting the end of the CFPB's presence on the platform. This event has raised concerns about the future of consumer financial protection communications and the potential influence of political changes on government agency social media activities.

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[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2025/02/08/cfpbs-x-account-goes-dark-as-russell-vought-takes-over-elon-musk-posts-cfpb-rip/ ]
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