A DOGE aide was told by ethics attorneys that he held stock in companies that Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees are barred from owning — and was advised not to participate in any actions that could benefit him personally.
Days later, he helped fire 90% of CFPB staff anyway, including the ethics lawyers who warned him.
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DOGE Aide Who Helped Gut CFPB Was Warned About Potential Conflicts of InterestBefore he helped fire most Consumer Financial Protection Bureau staffers, DOGE’s Gavin Kliger was warned about his investments and advised to not take any actions that could benefit him personally, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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