Elon Musk vows to cancel grants after gaining access to US Treasury payment system
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Summary

Elon Musk vowed to cancel government grants after allegedly gaining access to the US Treasury’s payments system, triggering the abrupt resignation of a senior official.

Musk, who leads Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), claimed his team found Treasury officials approving payments without scrutiny.

Democrats, including Sen. Ron Wyden, raised alarms over Musk’s influence on federal funds. Treasury access concerns intensified after Trump ally Michael Flynn posted grant payments online.

Musk’s authority to halt payments remains unclear, and the Treasury has not responded to inquiries.

  • @[email protected]
    93•3 months ago

    Gee, there is no way Musk would abuse that power…

    Like canceling grant payments to rival EV manufacturers

    • @[email protected]English
      5•3 months ago

      It would be ironic if this is what ends up with him facing some consequences. It’ll be interesting how long the house allows him to usurp their authority.