- United States
- Mass.
- Letter
The recent developments regarding Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gaining control of the Treasury Department's payment system are deeply concerning. Giving Mr. Musk and his team access to this critical system that disburses trillions in payments annually, including Social Security checks and federal salaries, poses significant risks. There are valid concerns that this access could potentially disrupt the flow of funds for essential government programs like Medicare and Social Security, impacting millions of Americans who rely on these benefits for their financial security. Moreover, granting DOGE access to sensitive personal and financial information of taxpayers, such as Social Security numbers and bank account details, raises serious privacy and security risks. It is imperative that Congress takes immediate action to investigate this situation and ensure proper safeguards are in place to protect the integrity of the federal payment system and the personal data of American citizens. The potential consequences of allowing an unelected billionaire to wield such influence over the government's financial operations are too grave to ignore. I urge you to prioritize this issue and take decisive steps to address these concerns, including conducting rigorous oversight and, if necessary, introducing legislation to restrict DOGE's access and preserve the security and independence of the Treasury Department's payment system. The American people deserve assurance that their government's financial operations are not subject to undue influence or potential disruption.