Trump’s treasury secretary gives the world’s richest person entry to one of the most sensitive US government databases

Summary

Sen. Ron Wyden confirmed that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was granted full access to the US Treasury’s federal payment system, exposing sensitive personal and contractor data.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent approved the move despite internal resistance, leading to the resignation of top civil servant David Lebryk.

Wyden warned the access poses cybersecurity risks and conflicts of interest, particularly given Musk’s ties to China.

Critics fear Musk could unilaterally block federal payments, jeopardizing Social Security, Medicare, and government salaries.

  • Deello@lemm.ee
    19·
    10 hours ago

    I remember when the GOP was worried that an African immigrant in the White House would ruin the country.

  • Substance_P@lemmy.worldEnglish
    43·
    14 hours ago

    So, a coup d’état from a non-elected South African billionaire is going to deny payment for essential services and potentially drain the coffers of the United States. Nothing to see here—WTF?!

    • Skeezix@lemmy.worldEnglish
      71·
      11 hours ago

      Have you tried the new Candy Crush update? The game is much better now.

  • Whateley@lemm.eeEnglish
    26·
    13 hours ago

    You know what would stop Musk? A broken fucking jaw and deportation.

    • masterofn001@lemmy.ca
      3·
      9 hours ago

      I hear there is a problem staffing the faa and planes are just falling out of the sky.

      Shame if a fleet of drones happened to be in his flightpath.

  • DogPeePoo@lemm.ee
    17·
    7 hours ago

    What good are Senators? Apart from doing the media’s old job of reporting news?

    I thought Senators wielded power, but apparently unelected wealthy tech bro immigrants do.