Senator Elizabeth Warren has publicly criticized efforts by President Donald Trump and advisor Elon Musk to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Warren emphasized that only Congress has the authority to shut down the agency, countering claims that Musk and Trump could eliminate it. She described the administration's actions as an attempt to undermine the 'financial cops' tasked with protecting consumers. Warren further accused Musk of using DOGE to facilitate these cuts, suggesting that such reductions are crippling government operations. In her remarks, she likened the situation to a bank robber disabling alarms just before a heist, underscoring her belief that the CFPB is essential for consumer protection. Warren's statements reflect growing concerns among Democrats regarding Musk's influence within the federal government, with some Republicans also expressing unease about his role in the Trump administration.