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Urgent action needed to curtail Musk's undue influence

To: Sen. Husted, Sen. Moreno, Rep. Carey

From: A constituent in Galloway, OH

February 4, 2025

The rapid and unchecked consolidation of power by an unelected private citizen like Elon Musk is deeply concerning from a democratic standpoint. His ability to shape public discourse, bypass disclosure rules, and wield influence over federal agencies and their operations represents a major conflict of interest and undermines longstanding principles of checks and balances. I urge you to take immediate action to rein in Musk's overreach and restore proper oversight and accountability to the federal government. Allowing a billionaire to dictate policy priorities and potentially access sensitive information for personal gain is unacceptable. Congress must reassert its constitutional authority over the public purse and executive branch operations. Musk's aspirations for authoritarian control over government functions cannot be allowed to continue unchallenged. Protecting our democratic institutions from the whims of the wealthy is paramount.

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