Elon Musk Podcast Elon Musk Seizes Treasury Payments, Calls USAID ‘Criminal’ in Shock Power Move
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Feb 3, 2025 Elon Musk is stirring the pot by halting Treasury payments to government contractors. He labels USAID a 'criminal organization,' raising eyebrows about his audacious claims and influence. With Trump's support, Musk's power dynamics over federal spending take center stage. The implications of his moves have watchdog groups on high alert, as they question the legality and authority behind these controversial changes.
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Musk's Treasury Control
- Elon Musk's Doge team is halting payments to government contractors, raising concerns about his influence.
- He claims to be eliminating corruption and waste, but the extent of his authority is questioned.
USAID vs. Doge
- USAID officials were placed on leave after refusing Doge staffers access to sensitive financial systems due to lacking security clearances.
- Musk reacted by calling USAID a "criminal organization", coinciding with USAID's website going offline.
Scale of Musk's Influence
- Musk's actions raise questions about his unilateral decisions regarding government funds.
- The financial infrastructure he targets handles vast sums, impacting Social Security, Medicare, and federal grants.