Rep. Gomez Alleges Elon Musk's DOGE Access to Government Data is 'Potentially Illegal'

Concerns Over Musk's Access to Sensitive Government Data

• 🎯 Rep. Jimmy Gomez is raising alarms about Elon Musk's DOGE seeking access to sensitive government systems.
• 🔑 These systems reportedly contain private data on millions of Americans, including Social Security numbers, addresses, income, debts, and property records.
• ⚠️ Gomez states that this access is not just dangerous but potentially illegal, questioning what information Musk has obtained and how DOGE has used it.

Allegations of Republican Complicity

• 🏛️ Gomez accuses Republicans of allowing an unelected billionaire to "ransack our government" without adequate oversight.
• 🚫 He suggests that Republicans either "don't want to know," "don't care," or are "too scared of Musk" to take action.
• 🚨 The congressman highlights the importance of inspector generals to prevent fraud, noting that the Trump administration had fired them all.

Democratic Efforts for Oversight

• 🔍 Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee are demanding answers and fighting to protect taxpayer privacy and Social Security benefits.
• 📄 Two resolutions of inquiry have been introduced to gather information regarding DOGE's intrusions at the Treasury, IRS, and Social Security Administration.
• 🤝 Gomez urges Republican colleagues to join these efforts to protect constituents' sensitive information.

Warning Against Musk's Influence

• 💰 Gomez acknowledges the fear Republicans might have of Musk's influence, referencing a "half a trillion dollar baseball bat" he's willing to use electorally.
• ⚠️ He warns that if Republicans fail to act and Musk causes damage, they will be left "holding the bag."
• 🗣️ The congressman implores them to have courage, step up, and do their jobs to protect American taxpayers.