Elon Musk alleges $50b treasury fraud after federal judge limits DOGE data access – The Times of India
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Elon Musk ignited a firestorm on social media after a federal judge issued an order temporarily blocking the department of government efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive treasury department data. Musk responded with a barrage of posts on X (formerly Twitter), alleging widespread fraud in government entitlement payments.
The order, issued on Saturday by US district judge Paul Engelmayer, supports a lawsuit filed by 19 Democratic state attorneys general. They argue that granting DOGE “full access” to the Treasury’s payment systems violates federal laws safeguarding sensitive data, including social security, medicare, veterans benefits, and tax refund information. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for February 20. Until then, DOGE will have limited access to treasury data.
