Did Donald Trump grant Elon Musk access to the US Treasury Department’s payment system?
Elon Musk and his government efficiency team have been granted access to the U.S. Treasury Department’s payment system, ending a tense standoff that had lasted for days, The New York Times reported on Saturday.
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The move, authorized by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, has drawn concerns over potential political influence and security risks related to federal payments.
Government Efficiency Task Force Secures Payment System Access
Musk, who leads the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was tasked by President Donald Trump with identifying fraud and waste within federal agencies.
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As part of this mandate, Musk sought entry into the Treasury’s payment infrastructure, which handles over $6 trillion annually in payments for Social Security benefits, tax refunds, and government contracts.
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