The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs published a statement from Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizing the Department of the Treasury’s response to her questions for Secretary Bessent about reports that he granted Elon Musk and DOGE access to government payment systems. Warren said Treasury’s reply “raises more questions than answers,” noting it claims certain Treasury staff have “read-only” access but does not address whether non-Treasury personnel, including those working for Musk and DOGE, had access. She also said Treasury’s assertions are inconsistent with multiple public reports and called on Bessent to explain how the access was authorized, who had or has access to critical Treasury systems, and what protections are in place for the economy, national security, and Americans’ private data.
U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs 2025-02-04
U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs' Warren presses Treasury for details on alleged Musk and DOGE access to payment systems
Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the Department of the Treasury's response to her inquiries regarding Secretary Bessent's alleged granting of access to government payment systems to Elon Musk and DOGE. Warren highlighted inconsistencies between Treasury's claims and public reports, questioning the authorization process and access details. She urged clarification on protections for the economy, national security, and private data.