- United States
- Va.
- Letter
The situation with Elon Musk's growing control over the federal government raises serious concerns about the preservation of democratic norms and the system of checks and balances. Allowing an unelected billionaire to exert such broad influence over government operations and decision-making, without any oversight or accountability, is a direct threat to the principles of representative democracy. It is deeply troubling that Musk, who has clear financial conflicts of interest as the CEO of companies with lucrative government contracts, now has access to classified information, control over federal payment systems managing trillions of dollars, and the ability to unilaterally terminate government employees and programs. This consolidation of power in the hands of a single private citizen, beholden only to the President, undermines the role of Congress and the judiciary as co-equal branches of government. The American people deserve a government that is transparent, ethical, and acts in the interests of all citizens, not the financial motivations of a powerful oligarch. I urge you to take immediate action to rein in this abuse of power and uphold the constitutional order. Unchecked, Musk's actions could precipitate a constitutional crisis and irrevocably damage faith in democratic institutions. Defending the integrity of the republic must be the highest priority.