- United States
- N.C.
- Letter
There are troubling concerns about a private citizen wielding immense authority over government operations without proper oversight or accountability. Elon Musk's takeover of federal agencies like the Office of Personnel Management and General Services Administration raises serious questions about the concentration of power and potential conflicts of interest. A massive restructuring of the federal workforce and access to sensitive systems that handle trillions in payments should not be under the unchecked control of an unelected individual with corporate interests. Protecting democratic norms requires implementing robust checks and balances to ensure the integrity of government institutions and uphold the public trust. Immediate steps must be taken to review and address this unprecedented centralization of control in Musk's hands.