Elon Musk's aides reportedly locked career civil servants out of federal computer systems that contain personal data of millions. Officials at the Office of Personnel Management expressed serious concerns about oversight, cybersecurity, and the potential for hacking. These actions reflect broader issues regarding the administration's control over federal operations. The same day, news broke of a retirement at the U.S. Treasury triggered by disagreements over access to sensitive payment systems, which manage $6 trillion annually and affect millions of Americans.
Aides to Elon Musk, who has no official position, have locked career civil servants out of crucial computer systems, concerning many observers.
The incident highlights potential cybersecurity risks and raises alarms about oversight over data systems crucial to federal operations.
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