Access to the Treasury's Payment System

The recent development of Elon Musk's team gaining access to the U.S. Treasury's payment system raises serious concerns regarding the integrity and security of federal financial operations. Musk’s associates demanded control over the intricate systems that manage vast federal payments, which include Social Security checks and other crucial financial transactions. Former Treasury officials were alarmed by this request, as it essentially places oversight of trillions of dollars into the hands of a private entity with no accountability. The implications of such access compromise the safeguarding of sensitive personal data and create risks that potentially expose it to adversaries.