Nothing says “totally normal administration” like literally locking out elected officials from government agencies.

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(2/2) 10/ This is an unprecedented expansion of power for an unelected billionaire. I urge [Senator/Rep] to demand transparency, investigate conflicts of interest, and take action to limit Musk’s unchecked authority.

Can I count on them to push back? Thank you.”

9/ 📌 Sample Script:

“Hi, my name is [NAME], and I’m a constituent from [CITY/STATE]. I’m deeply concerned that Elon Musk has been appointed as a Special Government Employee, giving him legal authority over federal payments, budget cuts, and agency closures. (1/2)

8/ 📞 Take Action: Demand Oversight

Musk now has official government power—but Congress can push back. Call your reps & demand action.

📞 Call: (202) 224-3121 (Senate) or (202) 225-3121 (House)
📌 Find local offices: House.gov & Senate.gov

7/ What Happens Next?

📌 Congress could intervene, but no formal action has been taken.
📌 Musk’s role could extend to more agencies & budget areas.
📌 Legal & ethical challenges are likely ahead.

This is a developing story. We’ll keep watching.

6/ Why Is This a Big Deal?

📌 Musk’s companies (Tesla, SpaceX, Starlink) hold major federal contracts.
📌 He wasn’t elected, confirmed, or subject to oversight.
📌 Now, he has legal power to reshape federal policy—with no accountability.

🚨 An unelected billionaire is making government decisions.

5/ Dismantling Government Agencies

📌 USAID employees were told not to report to work—Musk pushed for this shutdown.
📌 His team has been removing officials from agencies deemed inefficient.

🚨 This isn’t just advising—it’s actively reshaping government.

4/ The Treasury processes over $5 trillion per year. This system wasn’t designed for political interference, but Musk now has legal access to oversee spending.

📢 This raises concerns about whether funds for social programs, government salaries, or foreign aid could be delayed or cut.

3/ Federal Payments & Treasury Control

📌 Musk’s team now has access to the Treasury’s payment system, which processes:
▪️ Social Security & Medicare payments
▪️ Federal salaries & contracts
▪️ Grants, aid, & gov disbursements

🚨 This could let him slow, suspend, or block payments.

2/ What Does This Role Give Him?

📌 A gov email & White House office space
📌 Authority over budget cuts & agency downsizing
📌 Expanded access to the Treasury’s payment system
📌 Direct influence over agency closures—including USAID

Before, Musk had influence—but no formal power. Now, he has both.

1/ His appointment was confirmed by the White House on Feb. 3, 2025. Until now, Musk wasn’t legally allowed to control federal payments or disband agencies. This changes that.

📣 Elon Musk’s Government Power Just Expanded—Here’s What That Means

Elon Musk is now a Special Government Employee (SGE), giving him formal authority within the federal government. 🧵👇

Murphy: "This is a constitutional crisis that we are in today. Let's call it what it is."

📣 NOBODY ELECTED ELON MUSK 📣

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"This could allow political interference in critical payments. I urge [Senator/Rep] to demand transparency & oversight. Will they take action?"

📢 Government funds should serve the people—not private interests. Call now.

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📌 Sample script:

"Hi, my name is [NAME], and I’m a constituent from [CITY/STATE]. I’m concerned that Treasury gave Elon Musk’s team access to the federal payment system, which handles Social Security & Medicare."

(1/2)

📣 Concerned about Musk’s team accessing federal payments? Take action.

📞 Call (202) 224-4515 (Senate Finance) or (202) 224-3121 (Capitol switchboard) to reach your reps.

Sample script ⬇️

7/ 📣 Take Action

📞 Call your reps & demand oversight:
📌 Senate Finance Committee: (202) 224-4515
📌 Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121

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6/ What Happens Next?

📌 More scrutiny & legal challenges expected.
📌 If federal payments face delays—this could be why.
📌 Musk’s team now has control over federal funds.

🚨 This story isn’t over.

5/ Lawmakers Are Sounding the Alarm

📌 Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR):
"These systems cannot fail. Any political meddling risks economic damage."

🚨 Treasury has not confirmed if Musk’s team has already interfered.

📢 Congress may investigate—but will it act in time?

4/ What Are the Risks?

❌ Social Security & Medicare delays
❌ Selective funding cuts to agencies, programs, states
❌ Conflicts of interest—Musk’s companies get federal contracts

📢 This is a massive power shift.

3/ Why Is This a Big Deal?

💰 This system controls:

Social Security & Medicare
Tax refunds
Federal worker salaries
State & agency payments
📌 Only career civil servants have managed this—until now.

🚨 Now, payments could be delayed, blocked, or redirected.

2/ What Happened?

📌 Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent gave Musk’s DOGE team access to the federal payment system.
📌 This system processes payments for millions.
📌 A Treasury official who resisted was placed on leave & retired.

🚨 This is unprecedented.

📣 Elon Musk’s Team Now Has Access to Federal Payments 👇

1/ 🚨 Treasury grants Musk’s team access to the federal payment system.

This system handles Social Security, Medicare, tax refunds & federal salaries. Now, Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has access.

Why this matters ⬇️

🚨 BREAKING: (@nytimes) Mexico & Canada impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Trump’s EO raising tariffs on key trading partners.

📌 This escalation risks a trade war, impacting U.S. exports, manufacturing & agriculture. More details to come.

📞 What Happens When You Call Your Rep? (And Why It Matters) 👇🧵

You’ve heard calling your legislator is important—but does it actually work? Who answers? What do they do with your message? Let’s break it down ⬇️