Many are sounding the alarms over Elon Musk's recent access to the U.S. Department of Treaury's payment system, which is responsible for handling over $6 trillion in annual federal payments. A large concern is surrounding Musk's access to millions of American's data and payments that directly affect their well-being, like Social Security, Medicare, and other government benefits.
While the Treasury Department insists that no payments have been delayed or altered, advocacy groups and lawmakers are warning of potential risks.