Rep. Adams Expresses Concern Over Elon Musk’s Access to Federal Government Infrastructure

Washington, DC- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, released the following statement expressing concern over the unprecedented access to federal government systems, including federal employment data, sensitive payment systems within the Department of the Treasury, and USAID, given to Elon Musk by the President: 

“Elon Musk was not elected by the people, nor was his appointment subject to Senate approval like most powerful cabinet officials, yet the President has given him unprecedented access to and control over the agencies and systems that keep our country moving. The American People are concerned about the cost of living and the safety of their families, and they do not want the richest man on the planet controlling the government systems they rely on each and every day. The President must reign in Mr. Musk's powers immediately and stop this blatant disregard for the powers of Congress.

"I also call on Speaker Johnson to stand up to the President and demand that he respect Congressional authority. This overreach is one of many that our Speaker has refused to address. As the leader of our independent legislative branch of government, he must put party loyalty aside and defend our constitution."

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Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. represents North Carolina's 12th Congressional District (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Cabarrus County) and serves on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Education & Workforce, where she serves as ranking member of the Higher Education and Workforce Development (HEWD) Subcommittee