1. United States
2. Va.
3. Letter

I am writing to express my profound disappointment and concern over your recent votes to confirm Scott Bessent as Secretary of the Treasury. This decision is particularly troubling given the subsequent actions under his leadership, notably granting Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) full access to the Treasury’s highly sensitive federal payment system. This system contains personal data of millions of Americans and details of public contractors, and such access poses significant risks, including potential abuse and national security threats. Furthermore, Bessent’s confirmation has raised concerns within the financial sector regarding potential shifts in debt management strategies. Investors are apprehensive that Bessent may move towards issuing more long-term debt, which could increase U.S. Treasury yields and borrowing costs, potentially leading to higher mortgage rates and other interest-linked expenses for Americans. Given these developments, I urge you to reconsider your support for such appointments in the future and to exercise greater scrutiny to ensure that the individuals entrusted with our nation’s financial systems uphold the highest standards of integrity and prioritize the security and well-being of all Americans.