1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

It is deeply concerning that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team has been granted access to the federal payment system handling trillions of dollars in government expenditures. This system contains sensitive personal data on hundreds of millions of Americans, including Social Security numbers, tax information, and financial details. Allowing an unelected, unaccountable billionaire with potential conflicts of interest to access this trove of data poses serious risks to citizens' privacy and financial security. There are legitimate fears that this access could be exploited to target Musk's perceived political enemies or business rivals. The career officials previously overseeing the payment system raised alarms and have now been removed, signaling this move may violate proper procedures. Musk's track record of disregarding rules and norms underscores the potential for misuse of this privileged access. I urge you to take immediate action to revoke DOGE's access to the federal payment system. Robust oversight and stringent safeguards are imperative to protect Americans' personal data from potential abuse or exploitation. This overreach by an unelected entity jeopardizes core government functions and public trust. Allowing unchecked access to such sensitive financial systems sets a dangerous precedent that must be stopped.