Elon Musk’s Access to Treasury Data Sparks Alarm Among GOP Lawmakers and Officials

Elon Musk's access to the U.S. Treasury Department's payment system and financial data has sparked alarm among government officials and lawmakers. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly supported Musk’s team, which includes Tom Krause, now analyzing Treasury’s systems. A federal judge temporarily restricted access to the system following union concerns over data privacy but allowed "read-only" access for two Musk associates. GOP senators privately objected, citing overreach beyond cost-cutting. Musk’s role is backed by the President and raises concerns about conflicts of interest with his business empire.