Summary

Elon Musk and his “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) have been granted access to the U.S. Treasury’s federal payment system, raising concerns about security and misuse.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent approved the move after a top Treasury official was ousted for resisting.

Critics warn Musk could freeze payments to government programs or manipulate federal contracts.

The move coincides with DOGE’s takeover of the Office of Personnel Management.

Experts call it a dangerous power grab, as Musk holds no official government position.

      • Flying Squid
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        13 months ago

        He should have nothing to do with the UK, but he’s still sticking his fingers in British pies by petitioning for Tommy Robinson’s release and promoting Reform UK.

        • @[email protected]
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          13 months ago

          Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon (the shite) will stay where he belongs regardless, and Reform will never be anything but a gammon minority party.

      • @[email protected]
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        13 months ago

        Give it time. He’s already working on throwing the German election to literal nazis. Just wait till your next election.

        • Echo Dot
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          23 months ago

          The next UK election won’t be until after the next US election, so I’m not sure he’s going to actually be able to.

        • @[email protected]
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          13 months ago

          He’ll be gone by the time our next election comes around. That’s presuming, of course, that America will wake up during this presidency.

    • Echo Dot
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      13 months ago

      I hope they have otherwise he’s not getting to get any employment.