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I'm a Federal Worker. People Don't Understand the Level of Heist Elon Musk Is Perpetrating.

I'm a Federal Worker. People Don't Understand the Level of Heist Elon Musk Is Perpetrating.


Published on 2025-02-03 11:00:39 - Slate
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  • On Friday night, reports emerged that Elon Musk's aides had tussled with Office of Personnel Management and Treasury staffers while demanding access to troves of information about federal employees. And on Sunday,

The article from Slate discusses Elon Musk's controversial stance on U.S. foreign aid, particularly his suggestion that the U.S. should redirect funds from international aid to domestic issues like Social Security. Musk's comments were made in the context of a potential data heist involving Trump, where he criticized the allocation of taxpayer money. The piece explores the implications of Musk's proposal, questioning the feasibility and ethics of such a reallocation, especially given the complexities of foreign aid and its geopolitical significance. It also touches on Musk's influence in political discussions, his past interactions with Trump, and how his views might resonate with or influence public and policy debates on government spending priorities.

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