- United States
- Texas
- Letter
Revoke unvetted DOGE access to secure Treasury payment systems
To: Sen. Cruz, Rep. Weber, Sen. Cornyn
From: A verified voter in Texas City, TX
February 5
Granting Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to sensitive Treasury payment systems that handle trillions in federal payments each year, including Social Security disbursements, is highly concerning. This unelected task force, staffed by individuals without proper security clearances, now has the ability to potentially disrupt or suspend crucial government assistance programs that millions of Americans rely on. Even "read-only" access poses major risks, as DOGE personnel could gain unauthorized entry to classified personal and financial data of taxpayers. Additionally, this access makes the systems vulnerable to hackers and foreign entities seeking to exploit potential security vulnerabilities. This development sets an alarming precedent of allowing private citizens with potential conflicts of interest to infiltrate secure government systems managing our most critical public services and citizens' private information. We urge you to take immediate action to revoke DOGE's access and institute stronger safeguards preventing unvetted third parties from accessing this highly sensitive infrastructure. The integrity of the Treasury's payment mechanisms and protection of Americans' personal data must be paramount priorities that are not compromised for political agendas.