Resistance to Elon Musk’s DOGE team likely broke the law, federal prosecutor says
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Above: The US Department of Education headquarters in Washington, DC on Feb. 5, 2025. Image copyright: Stefani Reynolds/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
DOGE has no moral or legal right to access sensitive government data. This access, given by the Treasury Dept., violates privacy rights and constitutional principles. No one, not even Elon Musk, should bypass legal frameworks to manipulate federal systems or block essential payments. This unauthorized intrusion demands immediate legal action to protect citizens' privacy and uphold the law.
Republican narrative
DOGE, appointed by the head of the executive branch to audit the executive branch, has the legal right and moral duty to uncover years of waste by unelected bureaucrats. What is illegal is the attempt by corrupt politicians to block DOGE, which is why the FBI is probing such tactics. The real reason Democrats are concerned is out of fear that their wasteful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs — which have caused immeasurable harm to students — will be exposed.