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Subject: Urgent Action Needed: DOGE Overreach, Treasury Access, and USAID ShutdownDear Representative [name],
I am writing to express my deep concern over recent actions taken by Elon Musk under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), particularly his unauthorized access to Treasury systems and the abrupt shutdown of USAID. These actions appear to have been carried out without congressional approval, bypassing democratic oversight and raising serious legal and ethical questions.
The reported installation of servers in the Treasury building and access to sensitive financial data—including Social Security and Medicare payments—is an alarming violation of privacy and cybersecurity protocols. Furthermore, the forced shutdown of USAID is a reckless act that undermines American foreign policy and humanitarian aid efforts. These actions set a dangerous precedent in allowing unelected individuals to dismantle key government agencies.
I urge you to take immediate action, including:
- Ensuring the protection of citizens’ personal and financial data from unauthorized access.
- Leading congressional efforts to reverse the illegal shutdown of USAID and prevent further dismantling of critical agencies.
- Escorting USAID employees back into their offices and ensuring they can continue their work without interference from Musk’s appointees. Congress must not allow a private citizen to dictate the operations of federal agencies through unilateral action.
I urge you and your colleagues in Congress to personally ensure that USAID employees are able to return to their posts, and that DOGE’s overreach is stopped immediately.
Please let me know what steps you and your colleagues are taking to address this situation. I look forward to your response and appreciate your leadership in standing against this egregious overreach.