1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

The unchecked power granted to Elon Musk and his unelected "Department of Government Efficiency" team poses a grave threat to our democratic system of checks and balances. Allowing them access to the Treasury's payment system undermines Congressional authority and opens the door to arbitrarily defunding vital government services and programs. This consolidation of power in the hands of a few unaccountable individuals violates the core principles of our Constitution and system of government. I urge you to take immediate action to revoke this overreach, protect the separation of powers, and uphold your sworn duty to safeguard our democratic institutions from authoritarianism cloaked as "efficiency." The American people deserve a government that serves the public interest, not the whims of billionaires and their unelected cronies.