During a recent rally, Ayanna Pressley, a member of the 'Squad,' made strong remarks against business magnate Elon Musk, referring to him as a 'Nazi nepo baby' and a 'godless, lawless billionaire.' She also criticized Musk's Cybertruck, stating that he cannot treat the American people like he would his vehicle.
Pressley and others at the rally chanted, 'Hey, hey, ho, ho, Elon Musk has got to go,' expressing their disapproval of Musk. In a social media post, Pressley further labeled Musk as someone who 'breaks everything he touches' and suggested he was mishandling funds.
Elon Musk, known for his support of former President Donald Trump and his current involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, defended his actions. Musk clarified that DOGE does not access private financial data but focuses on identifying potential fraud and wasteful spending in government organizations.
The Treasury Department confirmed that ongoing reviews of its systems have not disrupted payment processes across federal agencies. Tom Krause, a Treasury employee, is leading the operational efficiency assessment with read-only access to payment system data, under the supervision of career Treasury officials.
Mr. Krause's role as a 'special government employee' allows him to conduct this assessment within legal boundaries, ensuring compliance with security and privacy standards. The Treasury Department emphasized that all operational procedures continue to be managed by career staff members.
