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Elon Musk Calls For Treasury Overhaul After Court Blocks Access To Payment Systems | N18G

Elon Musk, alongside President Donald Trump, called for basic controls at the U.S. Treasury on February 11, criticizing the federal bureaucracy for enriching its members at taxpayers' expense. Musk emphasized that elected officials should make decisions on agency actions, rather than unelected bureaucrats. This statement came after a U.S. district judge ruled on February 8 to block Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury's payment systems, halting his cost-cutting efforts aimed at reducing government spending. The judge clarified that the order does not affect Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s ability to access these systems. Musk’s push for reform continues, highlighting his concerns over the growing influence of unelected officials in federal agencies. His comments in the Oval Office with President Trump intensified the debate about the role and power of the bureaucracy in shaping government policy and expenditures. The legal ruling has sparked further discussions on government efficiency and accountability.

first published: Feb 12, 2025 11:58 am