Elon Musk Allegedly Seizing Control of Key U.S. Government Agencies

Elon Musk and his associates are reportedly taking control of multiple U.S. government agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management, the Treasury Department, and the General Services Administration. Sources claim that Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has gained significant influence over federal operations, raising concerns about the extent of its power and its potential impact on national governance.

According to The Washington Post, the highest-ranking career official at the Treasury Department is resigning after a dispute with DOGE officials regarding access to sensitive financial systems. These systems control over $6 trillion annually, funding programs such as Social Security and Medicare.

Since the November election, DOGE representatives have been demanding access, while the Trump administration has been exploring ways to halt federal spending appropriated by Congress. This includes a hastily ordered and legally questionable spending freeze that some experts argue violates the U.S. Constitution.

On Friday, Reuters reported that Musk’s aides had locked career government employees out of computer systems containing the personal data of millions of federal workers. Wired revealed leaked documents indicating that Musk’s team has effectively taken control of the General Services Administration (GSA), the agency responsible for managing federal offices, technology infrastructure, and procurement.

Musk’s increasing influence within the government has led to major upheaval. Across multiple agencies, federal technology employees are reportedly being subjected to rigorous code reviews by Musk’s team, with some employees expressing concerns over their roles being diminished.

Wired also reported that Musk and his team may have been involved in a government-wide email inviting federal employees to resign voluntarily, further fueling speculation about a broader restructuring effort within federal agencies.

The situation bears striking similarities to the turmoil that followed Musk’s takeover of Twitter, as documented in books such as Character Limit and other investigative reports. His expanding role in the government appears to directly contradict the original intent of DOGE.

When Donald Trump announced the agency in November after winning the election, it was intended to function as an external advisory body focused on making recommendations for budget cuts. However, this vision has drastically changed.

Following Trump’s inauguration, he signed an executive order renaming the U.S. Digital Service as the “U.S. DOGE Service,” effectively integrating Musk into the federal government. Reports indicate that Musk has secured an office in the West Wing of the White House and has even been seen sleeping at DOGE headquarters, signaling his deep involvement in federal operations.

The extent of Musk’s authority within the government remains unclear, but his growing influence has raised alarms about an unprecedented consolidation of power. His involvement in critical government systems, the removal of key officials, and his team's aggressive push for access to federal financial operations have led to speculation about the long-term impact of his presence in Washington.

While Trump and his administration have publicly supported DOGE’s mission, critics argue that Musk’s increasing control over vital government functions represents a significant shift in executive power, one that could reshape the federal government’s operational structure for years to come.

As investigations into DOGE’s expanding influence continue, questions remain about Musk’s ultimate role in government operations and whether his presence signals a broader effort to restructure federal agencies under a more centralized, privately influenced model.