Washington, D.C. | February 10, 2025 –A federal judge blocks Musk’s DOGE team from the Treasury’s payment system, citing major security risks. Experts warn of hacking threats and data breaches!
A federal judge has slammed the brakes on Elon Musk’s DOGE team, citing major security risks tied to their access to the Treasury Department’s critical payment system. The decision comes amid growing fears that Musk’s cost-cutting initiative could expose sensitive financial data, leaving millions of Americans vulnerable.
Judge Paul Engelmayer’s order temporarily blocks DOGE from accessing a system responsible for Social Security payments, tax returns, and federal employee salaries, warning of “irreparable harm” and heightened risks of hacking and data leaks.
New York Attorney General Letitia James, who led the legal challenge stated:
This unprecedented access creates a clear and present danger to national security.
Musk, defending his team’s involvement, claimed DOGE was merely implementing necessary efficiency measures. However, leaked reports suggest DOGE operatives attempted to modify payment protocols, potentially disrupting federal transactions.
Handing over this much control to an outsider is reckless, an open invitation to bad actors.
The White House slammed the ruling as “judicial overreach,” arguing that Musk’s efforts aimed to eliminate government waste rather than compromise security. But lawmakers and cybersecurity experts warn that unauthorized access to federal payment systems could be catastrophic.
With the court hearing set for February 14, tensions are escalating over whether Musk’s radical government restructuring will proceed—or collapse under scrutiny.
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