Jasmine Crockett Deeply Concerned About Elon Musk’s Access to Federal Payment System

by Gee NY

In a report that has drawn national attention, a New York Times investigation revealed that billionaire Elon Musk now has access to the federal payment system, a vital tool for the U.S. government to distribute funds across various departments.

The revelation has sparked sharp reactions, especially from Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, who voiced her concerns on MSNBC regarding Musk’s newfound control over government disbursements.

The controversy stems from Musk’s leadership of the newly formed “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), an agency tasked with identifying and eliminating government waste. Musk’s company, under the DOGE umbrella, now has the power to influence the distribution of taxpayer dollars, a responsibility previously handled by senior Treasury officials.

David Lebryk, a career civil servant who initially objected to granting DOGE access to the federal payment system, has been reportedly removed from his position.

According to sources, Lebryk was placed on leave and abruptly retired last Friday after the dispute. Musk’s involvement in the decision to push out Lebryk has raised questions about the potential misuse of this powerful tool.

In her comments on MSNBC, Congresswoman Crockett expressed deep concerns about the implications of this development.

“With people already having angst about Elon Musk and the things that he does as it relates to technology, this is not instilling anything more than another layer of fear,” Crockett said.

She explained that Musk, an unelected, unvetted individual with no formal confirmation or security clearance, now sits at the helm of a $6 trillion system. Crockett questioned the lack of oversight, pointing out that someone in Musk’s position should undergo rigorous vetting processes, including financial scrutiny and an evaluation of potential conflicts of interest.

Critics argue that the combination of Musk’s unconfirmed authority and the newfound control over the federal payment system could lead to significant risks, including the manipulation or restriction of funds that Congress has allocated for specific initiatives.

As the head of DOGE, Musk could potentially influence the way these funds are distributed, an alarming prospect for those concerned about the integrity of the federal financial system.

The concerns raised by Congresswoman Crockett and others highlight the growing unease surrounding the expanding influence of tech billionaires in government functions.

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