President Trump fired former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra on Saturday. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will take over leadership duties until Trump nominates a new director.
Source: Inman News
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to temporarily lead CFPB
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