- United States
- N.J.
- Letter
The situation with Elon Musk illegally taking control of key government systems and data is a blatant violation of the Constitution and democratic principles. His unelected "DOGE" operatives have unlawfully seized control over critical agencies like the Office of Personnel Management and the Treasury payment systems. This grants them unwarranted access to highly sensitive information on federal employees, private corporations, and millions of Americans' personal data including Social Security and Medicare records. Such a brazen power grab undermines the rule of law and our system of checks and balances. No individual, regardless of wealth or influence, should be allowed to subvert the government in this manner. Musk's actions pose a grave threat to our civil liberties, privacy rights, and the integrity of public institutions. Decisive action must be taken to immediately remove Musk and his unelected associates from any position of authority within the government. Their unlawful seizure of power cannot be tolerated in a free and democratic society. Restoring the proper functioning of these federal agencies and safeguarding citizen data needs to be an urgent priority to uphold the Constitution and prevent further erosion of democratic norms.