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'Unprecedented abuse of power': Members of Congress from Colorado react to Musk moves • Colorado Newsline

  • Democratic members of Colorado's congressional delegation expressed shock over reports that a team led by Elon Musk accessed sensitive data and financial systems of federal agencies, calling it an "unprecedented abuse of power."
  • Musk's team reportedly gained access to a Treasury Department system handling trillions in federal payments, raising concerns about the privacy of millions of Americans.
  • U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette stated that Americans should not worry about an unelected billionaire accessing sensitive information, while U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen labeled Musk's actions as dangerous and reckless.
  • Senator Michael Bennet emphasized the risks of meddling in Treasury payment systems, stating it could severely damage the country and economy.
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'Dangerous, unelected and unhinged: Dems slam Musk's new 'unprecedented abuse of power’

Democratic members of Colorado’s congressional delegation reacted with shock Monday to reports that a team led by Trump administration-empowered Elon Musk had infiltrated sensitive data and financial systems overseen by multiple federal government agencies. Several of the members said Musk’s actions are illegal and promised to oppose them, though they offered few details on how they would check him. “My constituents are terrified and feel that…

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'Unprecedented abuse of power': Members of Congress from Colorado react to Musk moves • Colorado Newsline

Elon Musk arrives for the inauguration of President Donald Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images)Democratic members of Colorado’s congressional delegation reacted with shock Monday to reports that a team led by Trump administration-empowered Elon Musk had infiltrated sensitive data and financial systems overseen by multiple federal government agencies. Several of the members sa…

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Neguse, Colorado Dems call Trump, Musk moves on federal spending unlawful, reckless

Democratic members of Colorado’s congressional delegation reacted with shock Monday to reports that a team led by Trump administration-empowered Elon Musk had infiltrated sensitive data and financial systems overseen by multiple federal government agencies. Several of the members said Musk’s actions are illegal and promised to oppose them, though they offered few details on how they would check him. U.S. Rep. Neguse “My constituents are terrifi…

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Colorado Newsline broke the news in on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
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