1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

Elon Musk's DOGE commission gaining access to sensitive Treasury payment systems, including for Social Security and Medicare, is extremely concerning. Allowing an unelected billionaire's task force to potentially meddle with crucial payments that millions of Americans rely on poses a severe risk to the country and economy. The DOGE commission should not have sweeping authority to access taxpayer data and payment systems without proper oversight. Any politically motivated interference with vital federal programs could be disastrous. I urge you to take immediate action to protect these essential payment channels and the Americans who depend on them from irresponsible disruptions by Musk's DOGE group. Treasury systems handling Social Security, Medicare and other benefits must remain fully functional and secure from unsanctioned access that could improperly withhold or delay payments. Safeguarding these critical economic lifelines for vulnerable populations should be the utmost priority.