- United States
- Colo.
- Letter
Revoke Musk access, protect critical payment systems integrity
To: Rep. Hurd
From: A verified voter in Grand Junction, CO
February 5
The threat posed by Elon Musk and his allies seeking operational control of the Treasury's payment systems is alarming and dangerous. By sidelining career civil servants like David Lebryk who have decades of expertise in maintaining these mission-critical systems, Musk risks undermining the reliable functioning of government payments that millions depend on. His stated rationale of combating improper payments is unconvincing, as the Bureau of Fiscal Service already has processes and legislative proposals to improve payment integrity through proper channels. Granting Musk's team access to source code and internal workings could lead to disastrous unintended consequences from tinkering with these complex legacy systems by those unfamiliar with their intricate operation. There are grave concerns that Musk's true aim is to gain leverage to impound payments or cut off funds to entities he opposes ideologically under the guise of stopping "fraud." This would violate principles of due process and Congressional power over spending. The situation demands an immediate revocation of access granted to Musk's representatives and a reaffirmation of the Bureau of Fiscal Service's independence from politically-motivated interference in its vital role as the operational heart of the nation's payment infrastructure. Safeguarding this system's integrity must be the utmost priority to prevent a catastrophic payment crisis with disastrous ramifications for the economy and American livelihoods. Firm steps to insulate it from Musk's attempted incursions are urgently needed.