A comment that seemingly was innocuous in Mick Mulvaney’s view has caused controversy and even spurred a call for his resignation as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
The comment, intended to highlight his appreciation for his constituents and businesses most affected by government policy, included an admission to giving preferential treatment to lobbyists who contributed to his past political campaigns.
Find out why his comment has deeper implications than he may have realized.