Elon Musk’s DOGE Dilemma: Hacking Fears, Shutdowns, and Courtroom Drama
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has raised eyebrows and hackles by allegedly making the Bureau of the Fiscal Service more vulnerable to hacking. Despite Musk’s claims of boosting efficiency, the judge and some state attorneys are less than amused, questioning the legality and safety of DOGE’s access.
Hot Take:
Who knew that giving Elon Musk access to government data would be like handing a toddler keys to a candy store? Judge Engelmayer certainly didn’t approve, and I can’t say I blame him. Maybe next time we should try giving Musk access to something less critical—like a Netflix password?
Key Points:
- Trump-era policies allowed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access sensitive BFS data.
- Judge Paul A. Engelmayer found this access increased vulnerability to hacking.
- Elon Musk criticized the judge without providing evidence.
- DOGE’s activities have led to a temporary shutdown of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
- Democrats’ attempts to subpoena Musk are being blocked by Republicans.
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