- United States
- Minn.
- Letter
Investigate Elon Musk's undue influence over US federal agencies
To: Sen. Smith, Sen. Klobuchar
From: A verified voter in Minneapolis, MN
February 5
Elon Musk's expansive takeover of multiple U.S. government agencies, enabled by President Trump, has raised significant concerns. His unprecedented control over 2.2 million federal workers and access to sensitive systems like the Treasury Department's payment system that distributes over $6 trillion annually poses risks of conflicts of interest, lack of accountability, and potential abuse of power. Federal employee unions have filed lawsuits challenging Musk's authority, citing concerns over the legality of his actions and attempts to downsize the workforce through financial incentives for resignations. This centralization of power in an unelected private individual threatens the integrity of government operations and democratic processes. Urgent measures are needed to scrutinize Musk's involvement, restore proper oversight and checks and balances, and safeguard the federal government from being compromised by corporate influence. The request is to take immediate action to address this concerning situation and uphold principles of good governance in the public interest.