The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk’s high-profile initiative under President Trump, is now at the center of a firestorm. A key staffer, Marko Elez, has resigned in disgrace after old racist social media posts surfaced, sparking outrage and raising serious concerns over government security access.
Leaked Racist Posts Ignite Public Fury
Elez, who held an administrative position with full access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system, was exposed for posting blatantly racist and xenophobic content on X (formerly Twitter). The posts, which included statements like “Normalize Indian hate” and “I was racist before it was cool”, triggered widespread backlash.
The controversy erupted after an investigative report by The Wall Street Journal linked the posts to Elez’s now-deleted account. Social media exploded with criticism, demanding accountability for allowing someone with these views to access sensitive government systems.
High-Level Access Sparks National Security Fears
Beyond the racist remarks, Elez’s position granted him administrator-level access to the U.S. Treasury’s Secure Payment System, a system that processes trillions of dollars in federal transactions. This revelation has led to widespread concern about who else within DOGE may have been granted similar privileges without proper vetting.
Federal agencies and lawmakers are now questioning the oversight of DOGE appointments. A lawsuit filed by multiple federal employee unions claims that DOGE’s unrestricted access to financial systems violates federal privacy laws and could pose an unprecedented security risk.
Elon Musk and White House Under Fire
The scandal has put Elon Musk and the White House on the defensive. While Musk has remained silent on the controversy, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed Elez’s resignation but downplayed the incident as a “personal failing” rather than a systemic issue within DOGE.
However, critics argue that this is part of a larger pattern of reckless government hiring under the DOGE initiative, which has fast-tracked private sector employees into high-stakes government positions without rigorous background checks.
Federal Judge Limits DOGE’s Access to Treasury Systems
In response to the scandal, a federal judge has temporarily restricted DOGE’s access to Treasury Department payment systems, limiting certain personnel to read-only privileges. This move comes after warnings from security experts that unchecked access could expose the system to serious vulnerabilities.
“This is a catastrophic failure in oversight,” said a former Treasury official. “How did someone with extremist views gain this level of security clearance?”
What’s Next for DOGE?
With Elez gone, scrutiny over DOGE is only intensifying. Lawmakers are now pushing for independent investigations into how appointments are made within Elon Musk’s government-backed DOGE initiative. Calls for increased oversight and transparency are growing louder.
While the administration hopes to move past this embarrassment, the damage to DOGE’s credibility may already be done. The question remains: Who else in the program holds unchecked power?
Stay tuned for more updates as this explosive story develops.
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