Trump ally, whose team has reportedly gained access to sensitive data, accused of ‘desecrating our constitution’

Summary

Hundreds of protesters, joined by Democratic lawmakers, rallied outside the Treasury Department, condemning Elon Musk’s “hostile takeover” of federal financial systems.

Lawmakers, including Maxine Waters and Ayanna Pressley, attempted to enter the building but were turned away.

Treasury officials later claimed that Musk’s team had “read-only” access to coded payment data, but concerns persist over security risks and misuse of taxpayer information.

Protesters fear Musk’s influence is part of a broader effort to dismantle government institutions and exploit federal systems for financial gain.

  • SoftestSapphic@lemmy.world
    431·
    13 hours ago

    I hope their protest involves they stop approving his fascist political agenda

    They keep passing laws, they keep approving appointments

    If they want to actually stop this then they need to stop being complicit

    • LandedGentry@lemmy.zipEnglish
      5·
      3 hours ago

      Seriously they need to grind every gear possible until musk is escorted out of the building. No conversations about bills or appointments or anything should occur the rabid dog is put on a leash and contained.