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.

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

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    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?!

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

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      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.

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    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.