A DOGE Aide Involved in Dismantling Consumer Bureau Owns Stock in Companies That Could Benefit From the Cuts

A federal employee who is helping the Trump administration carry out the downsizing of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau owns stock in companies that could benefit from the agency's dismantling.

Ethics experts say this constitutes a conflict of interest and that Kliger ’s actions are a potential violation of federal ethics laws.

The CFPB oversees companies that offer a variety of financial services.

Kliger owns between $15,000 and $50,000 of stock in Apple , which the CFPB regulates.

He also owns $100,000 to $250,000 worth of Tesla stock, which falls under the bureau's purview because it offers financing.

The White House says the allegations are another attempt to diminish DOGE ’s critical mission.