Russell Vought assumed the role of acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Friday night, following his confirmation by the US Senate to lead the Office of Management and Budget. This transition occurred as officials from the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, reportedly deleted the banking watchdog's X account.
According to a source familiar with the matter, the DOGE team, under Musk's leadership, was granted administrative access to various CFPB systems. This access included the content management system, back-end systems for the bureau's website, and the active directory of personnel.
