Elon Musk’s DOGE Team Access to Treasury: A Comedy of (Security) Errors?
Elon Musk’s DOGE team has been given “full access” to sensitive U.S. Treasury systems, raising national security concerns. Sen. Ron Wyden warns that this access could lead to misuse, cyber threats, and even a potential dogecoin takeover. Is our government’s financial system going to the dogs? Stay tuned!
Hot Take:
When you name your government efficiency team after a meme cryptocurrency, it’s either a stroke of genius or the start of a satirical movie plot. Let’s just hope Elon’s team doesn’t think the Treasury is a dog park!
Key Points:
- Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) granted access to sensitive U.S. Treasury systems.
- Senator Ron Wyden raises national security concerns over this access.
- David Lebryk, a top Treasury official, retired after disagreeing with DOGE’s access.
- Concerns include potential misuse of financial data and ties to China.
- Treasury systems handle trillions in federal payments, making security paramount.
Already a member? Log in here