Emily Brill has the story here. Excerpt:
The CFPB placed Stephen Wheeler on administrative leave and began an internal investigation shortly after he spoke to National Public Radio for a story about issues with the agency’s office relocation, NTEU Local 335 claimed. The probe launched within days of Mark Paoletta, a former DLA Piper partner and longtime Trump administration affiliate, becoming acting director of the CFPB.
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NTEU Local 335 said Tuesday that the CFPB didn’t tell Wheeler what it was investigating him for * * *
“I have nothing to hide, and when the facts are examined this will be seen for what it is: bullying and intimidation for union activity and protected speech,” Wheeler said.
