- United States
- Mo.
- Letter
The news article outlines several concerning actions by Elon Musk in restructuring the federal government at President Trump's direction. Musk has been given unilateral authority to make sweeping changes, disregard rules, access sensitive data, and eliminate entire agencies without congressional approval. This raises significant legal and constitutional issues around the separation of powers and system of checks and balances. While the president has certain executive powers, Musk's rapidly expanding control over the bureaucracy and ability to terminate federal workers and offices appears to violate established processes. His moves to shut down USAID, an independent agency overseen by Congress, and gain access to confidential payment systems are particularly alarming overreaches that warrant scrutiny. I urge you to utilize all available legislative and judicial means to assert Congress' constitutional authority as a co-equal branch of government. Musk's unchecked restructuring threatens core democratic principles and the delicate balance of powers. Immediate action is needed to rein in this unlawful power grab and uphold the rule of law before further damage is done to vital government functions and programs that serve the American people. The future of our democratic institutions is at stake.