Straight White American Jesus Emergency PSA: Elon Musk's Soft Coup
Feb 2, 2025
A constitutional crisis is unfolding as Elon Musk gains unprecedented control over U.S. government payment systems. The implications are vast, particularly for essential services like Social Security. Discussants explore how this unregulated access could affect American governance and raise alarms among political figures. The conversation delves into the legality of such power in the hands of a non-elected individual and the potential threats it poses to democracy.
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Elon Musk's Control of US Treasury Payments
- Elon Musk, unelected and head of Doge, now has access to US Treasury payment systems.
- This control allows him to monitor and potentially limit government spending.
Impact on Government Spending
- Musk's access extends to Social Security and other government payments.
- He claims to be cutting $4 billion daily from the U.S. budget.
Potential for Economic Collapse
- This situation is being compared to "a bank heist in which the bank is America."
- Control of these systems could lead to a rapid economic collapse.
