Gary Gensler: “Let me ensure you that I think all of us at the CFTC are focused on exactly that.”

Actually, sir, we follow the mandate. In 1996, Congress put in our statute that we had to do economic analysis, and we follow that.

And I just think that is part of our great democracy.

I really do think it is such a privilege to serve and the important thing we do is we look out for 330 million Americans.

This extreme MAGA shutdown would cripple the SEC's ability to stop fraud, help businesses raise money, or finalize rules that are critical to investors.