“The American Fintech Council is proud to congratulate Brian Johnson on his nomination to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). We applaud President Trump for his vision and leadership in selecting a pragmatic and experienced champion of financial innovation for the role. We appreciate the President’s thoughtful attention to ensuring the agency is exploring a balanced approach and promoting responsible innovation that benefits American consumers.

“Mr. Johnson’s tenure at the CFPB demonstrates a strong track record on innovation, including conceiving and leading the Office of Innovation, the Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law, and other important initiatives. He has consistently been an ally to both consumers and financial innovators, finding ways to create consensus around complex issues and deliver focused, pragmatic regulatory solutions.

“We look forward to collaborating with Mr. Johnson and other leaders in President Trump’s administration to shape smart regulations that ensure consumers have strong protections and responsible industry players have the clarity they need to drive financial innovation.”

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