Nearly 400 videos have been removed from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) YouTube channel as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reduce the agency’s operations. The CFPB, established to oversee consumer protection in financial services, had all its videos taken down by Friday, leaving its YouTube page, which had around 15,000 subscribers, devoid of content.
The archived version of the page indicates that it previously hosted 386 videos, including titles such as „Five tips for when you can’t pay your bills“ and „How do I dispute an error on my credit report?“ In addition to the video removals, the agency’s accounts on Facebook and X have also been deactivated, although the exact timing of these actions remains unclear.
Currently, the CFPB’s website displays a 404 error message on its homepage, while other sections remain accessible. The removals are part of broader changes within the agency, which has seen significant staff reductions, including the termination of approximately 20 technologists responsible for managing financial technology oversight.
This move aligns with President Trump’s executive orders aimed at cutting federal workforce numbers. Amid these changes, a recent court order has temporarily halted further staff firings without cause and has prohibited the deletion of agency records or data until a hearing on March 3rd.
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