I write to express grave concern over potential conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk's role as a Special Government Employee (SGE) in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). As your constituent, I urge immediate action to investigate and address these issues:
1. Dual Roles and Federal Contracts:
- Musk leads DOGE while running SpaceX ($3.3B in federal contracts) and Tesla ($36M in EV funding).
- DOGE's authority over agency budgets directly intersects with Musk's corporate interests.
- The administration relies on Musk's self-policing to avoid conflicts, despite his SGE status.
2. Access to Sensitive Government Systems:
- DOGE teams have "read-only" access to Treasury payment systems processing $6.2T annually.
- This access may violate privacy laws and risks exposing sensitive data to Musk's private ventures.
3. China Ties and National Security:
- Tesla's Shanghai factory accounts for 52% of production, with 40+ Chinese suppliers to SpaceX/Tesla.
- These connections raise national security concerns given Musk's access to sensitive information.
4. Regulatory Conflicts:
- DOGE is reviewing the FAA (SpaceX regulator) and NHTSA (Tesla regulator).
- This creates a clear conflict with Musk's business interests.
I respectfully demand the following actions:
1. Audit all federal contracts awarded to Musk-affiliated companies since 2024.
2. Suspend DOGE's access to classified systems until full compliance with 18 U.S.C. § 208 is verified.
3. Require public disclosure of any ethics waivers granted to Musk.
4. Hold hearings on the legality and scope of DOGE's authority.
The integrity of our government institutions is at stake. Please prioritize this bipartisan issue and take swift action to ensure proper oversight and accountability.
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