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President Trump says Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E has no control over Treasury payments

President Trump says Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E has no control over Treasury payments
President Donald Trump has stated that Elon Musk does not have the power to stop federal Treasury payments on his own, despite having full access to the government's financial systems. Trump clarified that Musk cannot take action without approval from the government. Musk previously gained access to the Treasury's payment systems after a top official resigned. Musk's team has been accused of swiftly shutting down improper payments, leading to backlash from Democrats and government watchdogs. Musk also obtained Trump's support to dismantle operations at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), sparking criticism that Trump is using Musk to pursue his own agenda. Critics argue that Musk's access to federal financial systems raises questions about conflicts of interest, as his companies, Tesla and SpaceX, have received significant federal contracts.

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