In a twist that could only be penned by the hand of fate, union groups have taken up arms against the mighty US Treasury, accusing it of a most grievous sin: granting Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (yes, you heard that right) access to the sacred vaults of sensitive financial and personal information. Who knew efficiency could be so… invasive? 😏
The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, the grandest of union groups, has filed a lawsuit against the Treasury and its noble Secretary, Scott Bessent, in a Washington, DC, federal court on the fateful day of February 3. They seek to halt what they claim is an “unlawful ongoing, systematic, and continuous disclosure of personal and financial information” to none other than Musk and his canine companion, DOGE. Because why not let a meme coin handle your secrets? 😂
“The scale of the intrusion into individuals’ privacy is massive and unprecedented,” the AFL-CIO lamented, as if they were the guardians of a lost treasure. “People who must share information with the federal government should not be forced to share information with Elon Musk or his ‘DOGE.’” Ah, the irony of privacy in the age of social media! 📱
This lawsuit is but the latest thorn in the side of Donald Trump’s grand promise to trim the federal fat. He appointed Musk to lead this charge with DOGE, which seems to be a cheeky nod to Dogecoin (DOGE), a currency that has made more headlines than some politicians. Who knew a doge could be so influential? 🐕
The complaint references a post from the illustrious US Senator Ron Wyden, who, on February 1, revealed that sources whispered sweet nothings into his ear, claiming that “Bessent has granted DOGE *full* access” to the Treasury’s payments system. A day prior, Wyden had demanded answers from Bessent about this curious canine access. Talk about a dog with a bone! 🦴
The payments system in question is no small matter; it includes “names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, birthplaces, home addresses and telephone numbers, email addresses, and bank account information” of millions of unsuspecting citizens. Because who wouldn’t want their life details in the paws of a cryptocurrency? 🙈
As this drama unfolds, top Democrats, including the party’s Senate leader Chuck Schumer and the ever-watchful Senator Elizabeth Warren, held a press conference on February 3 to voice their concerns over Musk and DOGE’s newfound access to the Treasury systems. It’s like a bad sitcom, but with real stakes!
Schumer declared he’d be introducing legislation “to stop unlawful meddling in the Treasury Department’s payments systems.” Because, of course, DOGE is not a real government agency. “It has no authority to make spending decisions. It has no authority to shut programs down or ignore federal law,” he added, as if trying to convince himself. 😅
Warren chimed in, warning that the system “is now at the mercy of Elon Musk,” who “has the power to suck out all that information for his own use.” Because who wouldn’t want to be at the mercy of a billionaire with a penchant for memes? 🤷♂️
As for the Treasury and the US DOGE Service (USDS), the parent agency of DOGE, they have yet to respond to the clamor for comment. Perhaps they’re too busy chasing their tails? 🐾
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2025-02-04 09:08