1. United States
2. Kan.
3. Letter

The decision to grant Elon Musk and his DOGE team access to the Treasury's internal payment systems that disburse trillions of dollars annually, including for critical programs like Social Security and Medicare, is deeply concerning. Allowing private individuals with potential conflicts of interest to have such far-reaching control over the nation's finances poses grave risks to the integrity and proper functioning of these vital systems. This unprecedented level of access raises serious questions about the motivations behind this move and the potential for misuse or undue influence. The payment systems contain highly sensitive personal data of millions of Americans, and any breach or unauthorized access could have disastrous consequences. Furthermore, granting political operatives the ability to potentially withhold or manipulate payments to government contractors, federal employees, or beneficiaries of various programs based on ideological grounds is a blatant violation of the principles of good governance and public trust. It is imperative that this access be immediately revoked and that the Treasury's payment systems remain under the exclusive control of non-partisan, career civil servants who are bound by rigorous ethical standards and oversight mechanisms. The integrity of these systems is crucial to ensuring the smooth functioning of the government and the timely delivery of vital services and benefits to the American people.