Trump Appoints Former CFPB Official Brian Johnson as Permanent Director

President Donald Trump announced a new appointment for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The appointee is former CFPB official Brian Johnson. Johnson is slated to become the agency's permanent director. The announcement was covered by Pasadena Star News. The report identified Johnson's prior experience within the bureau. No other candidates were mentioned in the brief. The decision follows an interim leadership period at the CFPB. The agency will transition to Johnson's permanent leadership.