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.

  • DogPeePoo@lemm.ee
    17·
    16 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.