- United States
- Mo.
- Letter
I understand the concerns raised about Elon Musk's DOGE task force gaining access to the Treasury Department's payment systems and sensitive data like Social Security numbers. This appears to be part of the Trump administration's efforts to streamline government operations, but granting such sweeping access to an outside billionaire raises valid questions about security risks and potential misuse of Americans' personal financial information. While DOGE claims their access is limited to an operational assessment with proper security clearances, the risks are significant if this data were compromised or used improperly. Musk has business ties abroad that could create conflicts of interest. Intentional or not, disrupting systems that handle trillions in payments like Social Security could have devastating impacts on millions who rely on these crucial benefits. I urge you to investigate this arrangement thoroughly and demand full transparency about the scope of DOGE's activities within the Treasury. Unilaterally freezing or politicizing disbursements would be an unacceptable violation of the public trust. Personal data on taxpayers and beneficiaries must be safeguarded with robust protocols limiting access only to those who absolutely require it for legitimate government purposes. The American people deserve assurances that their private information and vital payments will not be compromised by this highly unorthodox arrangement with Musk's private task force.