1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding Elon Musk’s role within the federal government, particularly in light of his recent dissemination of misinformation concerning a Department of Defense contract with Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS). This incident underscores a troubling pattern of behavior that undermines public trust and the integrity of our institutions. Recently, Musk utilized his social media platform to amplify unfounded claims that TRSS was involved in “large scale social deception” for the U.S. government. These assertions were based on a misrepresentation of a $9 million Defense Department contract awarded to TRSS between 2018 and 2022. The contract’s actual purpose was to protect against social engineering cyber threats, not to engage in deceptive practices. Thomson Reuters clarified that TRSS is a separate legal entity with an independent board of directors, emphasizing that the contract was intended to assist in identifying and preventing fraud, supporting public safety, and advancing justice. Musk’s actions not only spread false information but also unjustly called into question the integrity of a reputable organization. Such behavior is unbecoming of a government official and poses significant risks to public trust. Given this incident and the broader implications of Musk’s conduct, I urge you to take immediate action to remove him from any governmental role. It is imperative to uphold the principles of accountability and integrity within our government institutions.