The recent actions of Elon Musk and his "Department of Government Efficiency" team are alarming and an affront to democracy. By taking control of critical government systems like the Treasury payment system and accessing classified information without proper authority or security clearances, Musk has effectively staged an undemocratic coup. He is an unelected private citizen overstepping all legal and constitutional bounds. Musk's dismissal of USAID as a "criminal organization" and his apparent moves to shut down congressionally appropriated funding for vital programs like Lutheran Social Services demonstrate a blatant disregard for the rule of law and the separation of powers. This is not increasing efficiency, but rather dismantling lawful government operations on the whims of a billionaire with no accountability. Equally concerning are the retaliatory tariffs imposed on our closest trading partners like Mexico, Canada, and China over unrelated issues like immigration. These actions have already roiled markets and provoked fierce responses that threaten American jobs, businesses and the economy. Such drastic trade moves should never be enacted by a single person operating outside all established processes. I urge you to take immediate action to remove Elon Musk and his unqualified associates from any ability to access or impact government systems, information, and operations. Allowing this unelected private citizen to wield such unchecked power over the machinery of government is an existential threat to our democracy and national security. Stern measures are needed to reassert the authority of duly elected leaders and restore the proper functioning of our institutions. The future of our republic may depend on your leadership at this pivotal moment.
Sign Petition
