Oppose the Illegal Delegation of Power to Elon Musk

Urgent: Opposition to Illegal Delegation of Power to Elon Musk I am writing to express my deep concern and urgent opposition to the recent executive order (dated February 2025) titled “Implementing the President’s Department of Government Efficiency and Workforce Optimization Initiative.” This order appears to grant Elon Musk, an unelected and non-Senate-confirmed individual, significant control over federal government functions. Such an action raises serious constitutional, legal, and democratic concerns that demand immediate attention and action. The Constitution clearly outlines the processes for appointing individuals to positions of power within the federal government, including the requirement for Senate confirmation. By bypassing these constitutional safeguards, this executive order effectively creates a “shadow government” where unelected individuals wield undue influence over public policy and government operations. This undermines the principles of checks and balances, separation of powers, and democratic accountability that are foundational to our republic. Furthermore, the delegation of such authority to a private individual like Elon Musk—who has no formal role in government and has not been vetted or approved by Congress—sets a dangerous precedent. It erodes public trust in our institutions and opens the door to potential abuses of power. For example, DOGE just published classified information about the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) on its website, which was still there when the White House denied it. If left unchallenged, this illegal delegation of power to Musk, this constitutional crisis, will continue to face legal challenges and significant political fallout. I urge you to take immediate steps to address this overreach. This includes: 1. Publicly condemning this executive order as a violation of constitutional norms. 2. Initiating congressional investigationsinto the legality and implications of this action. 3. Pursuing legislative or legal remedies to prevent the creation of a shadow government and ensure that all government appointments adhere to constitutional requirements. The American people deserve a government that operates transparently, accountably, and within the bounds of the law. Allowing unelected individuals to wield unchecked power over federal functions is a direct threat to our democracy. I trust that you will act swiftly to defend our Constitution and uphold the principles of democratic governance… Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I look forward to your response and to seeing your leadership in addressing this critical issue.