The US Treasury confirmed that Tom Krause, a special government employee connected to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, has been granted read-only access to essential federal payment systems. This decision follows concerns from Senators Warren and Wyden regarding potential full access privileges for Musk’s associates. Krause's role involves collaborating with experienced Treasury officials to assess operational efficiencies while adhering to security protocols. The situation raises questions about the overlap between government roles and private enterprise, particularly under the current administration.
The US Treasury assured Congress that a 'special government employee' associated with Elon Musk has read-only access to vital federal payment systems.
Treasury staff members will access the coded data of the payment systems to conduct an operational efficiency assessment, ensuring security and privacy.
Senators have raised concerns about full access to payment systems, critical for Social Security and Medicare, being granted to Musk's associates.
Krause's role as a special government employee involves standard security measures, but the nature of his employment status with Cloud Software is unclear.
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