Elon Musk and D.O.G.E. Barred from U.S. Treasury
A federal judge has blocked Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.) from accessing the U.S. Treasury’s payment system after Musk attempted to eliminate what he called wasteful spending.
Legal Showdown and Privacy Concerns
Government employees sued D.O.G.E., arguing its access to Treasury data threatened privacy and violated federal laws. The court agreed, revoking access immediately.
Who Had Access?
Only two individuals in Musk’s circle had Treasury data access:
Tom Krause – CEO of Cloud Software Group
Marko Elez – A 25-year-old developer
Musk himself was explicitly barred.
Political Fallout and More Legal Battles
After Musk claimed D.O.G.E. was stopping “illegal” payments, former President Trump intervened, stating, "Elon can’t do anything without our approval." Meanwhile, labor unions are suing to block D.O.G.E. from accessing Department of Labor systems.
With mounting legal resistance, Musk’s fight for government reform faces a major test.
