The Department of Government Efficiency’s access to the Treasury’s payment systems and USAID shutdown has sparked a lawsuit from federal workers’ unions, and promises of legislative actions by Minority Senate Leader Chuck Schumer.
Denied access to the Treasury Department, a contingent of Democratic lawmakers rallied in Washington on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, denouncing what they called Elon Musk’s ‘unfettered’ access to its payment system.
Democrats protest against Elon Musk’s access to sensitive information.
A department official said the Treasury Department has given Musk’s group ‘read only’ access to its payment systems.
Warren Blasts Elon Musk’s Government Power Grab
Senator Warren’s remarks at the Department of Treasury, during a February 4, 2025 rally entitled We Choose to Fight: Nobody Elected Elon!
“No one elected Elon Musk to nothing. Not one Democrat in America voted for Elon Musk. Not one Republican in America voted for Elon Musk. Not one Independent in America voted for Elon Musk. Not one Libertarian voted for Elon Musk. Damn, not one vegetarian in America voted for Elon Musk. And yet, Elon Musk is seizing the power that belongs to the American people. We are here to fight back.”
Constitutional Crisis
Jasmine Crockett says ‘crisis is here’ amid treasury access.
A protest outside the US Treasury building in Washington demanded answers to DOGE’s illegal access to payment systems. Schumer referred to Musk’s efforts as a ‘hostile takeover.’ Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas spoke at the rally, saying constitutional “crisis is here” as Musk’s DOGE seeks to shut down USAID and gain access to Treasury payment systems. Crockett noted that elected officials seeking to enter the Treasury building were not allowed inside.
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