Summary
The second Trump administration could dismantle key government agencies aiding working people, particularly the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Created after the 2008 financial crisis, the CFPB has secured major consumer wins under Biden-appointed director Rohit Chopra, such as capping overdraft fees and banning excessive credit card late fees.
Trump previously weakened the agency, and his return could prioritize corporate interests.
Progressives are urged to defend the CFPB’s achievements and use its success as a rallying point in future political campaigns.
People’s wants can be manipulated easily, and there is an entire $500 Billion/year industry in the USA built upon this fact.
It’s time that we admit that what passes for “democracy” in this country is a lie. Voting doesn’t exist for people to make informed decisions about how this country should be governed, its purpose is to legitimize the decisions that the oligarchic owners of this country will make.