President Donald Trump has nominated Jonathan McKernan as the new director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a major move in the administration’s broader government restructuring. McKernan’s nomination has been sent to the Senate for confirmation, where he is expected to be approved.
Source: Inman News
Trump nominates Jonathan McKernan as director of CFPB
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