Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr.
@trumkacpsc.bsky.social
CPSC Commissioner. Consumer advocate. Outdoorsman. Woodworker. Father of 2 young product safety testers👷♂️ 👨👩👧👦🌲 RTs, Follows, Likes ≠ Endorsements
Product safety hazard? Report it on saferproducts.gov
Product safety hazard? Report it on saferproducts.gov
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Abolishing independent agencies for partisan political aims is a big mistake. Consumers and kids will get hurt.
Abolishing independent agencies for partisan political aims is a big mistake. Consumers and kids will get hurt.
July 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Abolishing independent agencies for partisan political aims is a big mistake. Consumers and kids will get hurt.
The Acting Chair’s delay on the Button Batteries Final Rule doesn’t just endanger children, it disrespects the parents and advocates who fought to make it happen.
July 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The Acting Chair’s delay on the Button Batteries Final Rule doesn’t just endanger children, it disrespects the parents and advocates who fought to make it happen.
Real leaders listen to the needs of those they serve. @cpsc.gov
does this during our annual priorities hearing. Why did the CPSC’s acting chair cancel it for the second time?
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does this during our annual priorities hearing. Why did the CPSC’s acting chair cancel it for the second time?
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Why Is the Acting Chair Afraid to Hear From Consumers?
Why Is the Acting Chair Afraid to Hear From Consumers?
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July 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Real leaders listen to the needs of those they serve. @cpsc.gov
does this during our annual priorities hearing. Why did the CPSC’s acting chair cancel it for the second time?
www.cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/C...
does this during our annual priorities hearing. Why did the CPSC’s acting chair cancel it for the second time?
www.cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/C...
Your annual reminder that fireworks are awesome, but can be dangerous. Remember these safety essentials when you celebrate Independence Day this weekend 🎆🇺🇸
PART 1/2
PART 1/2
June 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Your annual reminder that fireworks are awesome, but can be dangerous. Remember these safety essentials when you celebrate Independence Day this weekend 🎆🇺🇸
PART 1/2
PART 1/2
I’m back, and ready to keep protecting the American public. PART ONE
June 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I’m back, and ready to keep protecting the American public. PART ONE
The law is clear. We’re going to win this case, so that we can get back to protecting American consumers.
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Trump Firing Consumer Product Safety Commissioners Was Unlawful - Public Citizen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A lawsuit filed today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland challenges President Donald…
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May 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The law is clear. We’re going to win this case, so that we can get back to protecting American consumers.
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Reposted by Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr.
Thank you to @trumkacpsc.bsky.social, @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social, and Mary Boyle, the Consumer Product Safety Commissioners who were illegally fired, for speaking out against the dismantling of this lifesaving agency.
Hear more about the important work of the CPSC:
Hear more about the important work of the CPSC:
May 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Thank you to @trumkacpsc.bsky.social, @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social, and Mary Boyle, the Consumer Product Safety Commissioners who were illegally fired, for speaking out against the dismantling of this lifesaving agency.
Hear more about the important work of the CPSC:
Hear more about the important work of the CPSC:
Reposted by Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr.
First, @cpsc.gov Commissioners Hoehn-Saric, Trumka, and Boyle were unlawfully fired. Now, their X accounts have been deleted.
Product safety should save lives. Not play politics. Not hide the truth. @consumerfed.bsky.social
Product safety should save lives. Not play politics. Not hide the truth. @consumerfed.bsky.social
They deleted my X account for speaking out against the illegal firings and for telling the truth about what’s happening inside of government. If they can censor me, they can censor you too. Follow @RichTrumkaJr on X and @Trumkacpsc everywhere else.
May 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
First, @cpsc.gov Commissioners Hoehn-Saric, Trumka, and Boyle were unlawfully fired. Now, their X accounts have been deleted.
Product safety should save lives. Not play politics. Not hide the truth. @consumerfed.bsky.social
Product safety should save lives. Not play politics. Not hide the truth. @consumerfed.bsky.social
They deleted my X account for speaking out against the illegal firings and for telling the truth about what’s happening inside of government. If they can censor me, they can censor you too. Follow @RichTrumkaJr on X and @Trumkacpsc everywhere else.
May 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
They deleted my X account for speaking out against the illegal firings and for telling the truth about what’s happening inside of government. If they can censor me, they can censor you too. Follow @RichTrumkaJr on X and @Trumkacpsc everywhere else.
Reposted by Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr.
We agree with @trumkacpsc.bsky.social, any cuts to #CPSC would compromise #safety in homes and schools across the country! #ProtectCPSC #HandsOffCPSC
May 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We agree with @trumkacpsc.bsky.social, any cuts to #CPSC would compromise #safety in homes and schools across the country! #ProtectCPSC #HandsOffCPSC
Today SHOULD have been our priorities hearing—the day when YOU get to tell us what we should be focusing on as an agency. Instead, shortly after we were illegally fired, that hearing was canceled. Silencing the public’s voice in the government is an attack we cannot take lying down.
May 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Today SHOULD have been our priorities hearing—the day when YOU get to tell us what we should be focusing on as an agency. Instead, shortly after we were illegally fired, that hearing was canceled. Silencing the public’s voice in the government is an attack we cannot take lying down.
Products aren’t just getting more expensive—they may also get more dangerous.
May 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Products aren’t just getting more expensive—they may also get more dangerous.
Every day this illegal firing stands is another day Americans are put in even greater danger.
May 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Every day this illegal firing stands is another day Americans are put in even greater danger.
See you in court, Mr. President. PART ONE:
May 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
See you in court, Mr. President. PART ONE:
I was illegally fired for standing up for the American people.
May 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I was illegally fired for standing up for the American people.
Soft surfaces like infant pillows and loungers are unsafe for infant sleep. Today, @cpsc.gov is protecting babies from infant pillow suffocation with our new safety standard.
May 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Soft surfaces like infant pillows and loungers are unsafe for infant sleep. Today, @cpsc.gov is protecting babies from infant pillow suffocation with our new safety standard.
Listen to what consumer champions are saying about @cpsc.gov’s vital mission and the unprecedented threats we’re facing: www.facebook.com/share/v/16YN...
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May 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Listen to what consumer champions are saying about @cpsc.gov’s vital mission and the unprecedented threats we’re facing: www.facebook.com/share/v/16YN...
It’s only been a day since @cpsc.gov advanced a solution to address e-bike battery fires. If you own one of these bikes, learn how to get a replacement at cpsc.gov/recalls.
May 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It’s only been a day since @cpsc.gov advanced a solution to address e-bike battery fires. If you own one of these bikes, learn how to get a replacement at cpsc.gov/recalls.
Voting to prevent deaths is one of the easiest parts of my job. Today, @cpsc.gov advanced a solution to save innocent Americans from tragedy by lithium-ion battery fires.
April 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Voting to prevent deaths is one of the easiest parts of my job. Today, @cpsc.gov advanced a solution to save innocent Americans from tragedy by lithium-ion battery fires.
Safety is for every age 👷The kids had a blast touring the lab at @cpsc.gov’s #TakeYourKidToWorkDay. Big thanks to our amazing staff for putting this together.
April 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Safety is for every age 👷The kids had a blast touring the lab at @cpsc.gov’s #TakeYourKidToWorkDay. Big thanks to our amazing staff for putting this together.
Myth: "They wouldn't sell it if it wasn't safe."
Fact: @cpsc.gov recalled over 150 million products last year for serious hazards.
Just because you can buy it off store shelves does NOT mean that it's been tested for safety. Let's break it down: 🧵⬇️
Fact: @cpsc.gov recalled over 150 million products last year for serious hazards.
Just because you can buy it off store shelves does NOT mean that it's been tested for safety. Let's break it down: 🧵⬇️
April 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Myth: "They wouldn't sell it if it wasn't safe."
Fact: @cpsc.gov recalled over 150 million products last year for serious hazards.
Just because you can buy it off store shelves does NOT mean that it's been tested for safety. Let's break it down: 🧵⬇️
Fact: @cpsc.gov recalled over 150 million products last year for serious hazards.
Just because you can buy it off store shelves does NOT mean that it's been tested for safety. Let's break it down: 🧵⬇️
We are finally moving forward to solve the lithium-ion battery fire problem that has been wreaking havoc across the country.
Read my full statement: cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/C...
Read my full statement: cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/C...
April 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We are finally moving forward to solve the lithium-ion battery fire problem that has been wreaking havoc across the country.
Read my full statement: cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/C...
Read my full statement: cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/C...
The @cpsc.gov nursing pillows rule goes into effect today! cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/C...
April 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The @cpsc.gov nursing pillows rule goes into effect today! cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/C...