Elon Musk tightens grip on federal government as Democrats raise alarms

With President Donald Trump’s support, Elon Musk is consolidating control over parts of the federal government, sidelining career officials and gaining access to sensitive databases. As a special government employee, Musk faces fewer ethics and financial disclosure rules than others.

Concerns have arisen among federal employees because Musk’s actions have blocked access to internal systems, causing anxiety about job security.

Democrats accuse Musk of accumulating unaccountable power and leading a coup within the government, while Trump defends Musk’s efforts as part of his agenda.