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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · Jun 2

“You cannot propose to eliminate a critical #safety agency, bury it in a department that is simultaneously being gutted, then pretend Americans will somehow be safer,” said Courtney Griffin, Director of Consumer Product Safety at CFA #CPSC #ProductSafety

Consumer Federation of America Condemns CPSC’s FY 2026 Budget Proposal to Eliminate Itself and Gut Its Own Safety Mandate · Consumer Federation of America

The CPSC’s FY 2026 budget request, which proposes the elimination of CPSC and a catastrophic reduction in consumer safety funding and staffing, will impair the agency’s ability to detect, respond to, ...

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courtneygriffin.bsky.social @courtneygriffin.bsky.social · May 30

Americans are already feeling the squeeze from high household costs. Rolling back appliance standards won’t help—it’ll hurt. The so-called savings don’t hold up, and families could face even higher energy and water bills.

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How Trump’s Regulatory Rollbacks Are Increasing Costs on Americans

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courtneygriffin.bsky.social @courtneygriffin.bsky.social · May 19

First, @cpsc.gov Commissioners Hoehn-Saric, Trumka, and Boyle were unlawfully fired. Now, their X accounts have been deleted.

Product safety should save lives. Not play politics. Not hide the truth. @consumerfed.bsky.social

Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. @trumkacpsc.bsky.social · May 19

They deleted my X account for speaking out against the illegal firings and for telling the truth about what’s happening inside of government. If they can censor me, they can censor you too. Follow @RichTrumkaJr on X and @Trumkacpsc everywhere else.

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Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. @trumkacpsc.bsky.social · May 19

We were created to keep the public safe. Now, the 2 Commissioners left at @cpsc.gov are doing the exact opposite.

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Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. @trumkacpsc.bsky.social · May 19

They deleted my X account for speaking out against the illegal firings and for telling the truth about what’s happening inside of government. If they can censor me, they can censor you too. Follow @RichTrumkaJr on X and @Trumkacpsc everywhere else.

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Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. @trumkacpsc.bsky.social · May 9

See you in court, Mr. President. PART ONE:

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Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. @trumkacpsc.bsky.social · May 9

I was illegally fired for standing up for the American people.

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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · May 9

“The illegal firing of #CPSC Commissioners is not just a brazen, unprecedented, and reckless assault on the rule of law, it is a direct threat to the lives and physical #safety of Americans, especially our most vulnerable, infants and children." - Courtney Griffin

President Trump Illegally Fires Consumer Product Safety Commissioners Without Cause · Consumer Federation of America

In statements this morning, Consumer Product Safety Commissioners Alexander Hoehn-Saric and Richard Trumka announced that President Trump has fired select Commissioners without cause.

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courtneygriffin.bsky.social @courtneygriffin.bsky.social · Apr 29

Linda Kaiser from Parents for Window Blind Safety, Brett Horn from Charlie's House, and Trista Hamsmith from Reese's Purpose are tireless advocates for children and productsafety. Watch this video from @nationalconsumers.bsky.social that highlights the importance of @cpsc.gov

National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · Apr 29

Draft federal budget proposes to ELIMINATE the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This small agency with a big mission protects all Americans from dangerous household products. Protect the CPSC. It protects you and your family.

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courtneygriffin.bsky.social @courtneygriffin.bsky.social · Apr 22

@cpsc.gov keeps us all safe! Read RideApart's article for why proposed plans to eliminate the agency are so dangerous.

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Trump Admin Moves to Kneecap US CPSC, Because Who Cares If Your Bike Spontaneously Combusts?

Recalls, schmecalls.

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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · Apr 21

"This plan is a reckless, extreme step toward dismantling Americans' #safety. Without a strong #CPSC, dangerous products will flood American homes." - Courtney Griffin, Director of consumer product safety at the consumer

Consumer Product Safety Commission to be axed

Trump wants to get rid of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau so we can be ripped off by banks and scammers without recourse. Now he wants to get rid of the agency that makes sure the things we b...

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