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Turmoil in Treasury: Musk's Influence Sparks Resignation

2/7/2025

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Tensions flared within the Treasury Department following Trump's inauguration as Elon Musk's associates pushed to freeze USAID payments, referencing a Trump executive order. Leaked emails unveiled plans that sparked legal and data security alarms. The acting Treasury secretary's resignation underscored the growing unease over Musk's sway, signaling possible changes in federal funding oversight.

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Tensions flared within the Treasury Department following Trump's inauguration as Elon Musk's associates pushed to freeze USAID payments, referencing a Trump executive order. Leaked emails unveiled plans that sparked legal and data security alarms. The acting Treasury secretary's resignation underscored the growing unease over Musk's sway, signaling possible changes in federal funding oversight.