CFPB abandoned its Rocket Homes kickback case

Entities and roles

• Russell VoughtTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director
• Elon MuskTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
• Rocket Companieshousing company benefiting from dismissal of a CFPB case
• Donald J. Trumppresident authorizing the administration action

Relationships in this file

1. Russell Voughtended the active consumer-protection case involving Rocket HomesRocket Companies
2. Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE workElon Musk
3. Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB directorRussell Vought

Claims and evidence

1. allegationdismissed

   ProPublica reported that CFPB dismissed its suit alleging Rocket Homes used an illegal referral-kickback scheme to steer borrowers; dismissal ended the federal case without an adjudicated liability finding, and Rocket denied wrongdoing.

   • ProPublica: Fend for Yourself: Under Trump, Consumer Protection Bureau's Probes of Big Tech and Finance Firms Freeze UpPassages and source records documenting: CFPB abandoned its Rocket Homes kickback case
2. factdocumented

   Elon Musk was the Trump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work.

   • The White House: President Trump participates in a press conference with departing DOGE adviser Elon MuskAppointment or biography record identifying Elon Musk as Trump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
3. factdocumented

   Russell Vought was the Trump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director.

   • United States Senate: Roll Call Vote 37: Confirmation of Russell VoughtAppointment or biography record identifying Russell Vought as Trump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director