AG Jackson, I am also asking that you file suit against Elon Musk and anyone who has enabled him to go into confidential files and programs and see or copy information that he, an unelected official from an office not sanctioned by Congress, has no right to. Also, he and Pres Trump are firing many government employees or locking them out of their offices and computers without cause. Please look into this and help us maintain our Democracy. I’m glad that you are in the AG office to support NC!
Clearly the federal government has been pillaged and public servants removed to have idle figureheads in charge to do DJTs bidding so the only way we can stop this madness rests in the states. Never before this would we have seen someone in a position like Musk be able to access the things he has been able to access. I fear for democracy.
I came by to ask the same thing. Just because Musk has money doesn't mean he should be able to be taking over our government the way he is, especially the treasury part. With his computer geeks helping him, will the people have any money left?
I also want to see this happen. Jeff, I know you’ve done up against MAGA, please sue Elon Musk on our behalf. His actions are illegal and unconstitutional.
Great column, Jeff! The new major concern is Musk’s access to all the Treasury computers including our personal financial information. Will NC file a lawsuit on behalf of its citizens to block this? Scary times indeed.
Jeff--I'm an attorney and really appreciate your explanation of legal issues--explanations for lay people and yet useful for the lawyer types as well. I am also so pleased you understand the complexity of many issues--your description of the chess boards is spot on. Please keep sending your updates. Love 'em!
How about an unelected, illegal alien being deported? There is nothing at all constitutional about what Elon is doing to our governmental institutions. His “department” is completely imaginary; pulled out of trump’s behind. Everything he is doing needs to be stopped in its tracks. Jeff, what can all the state AGs do about this horribly serious breach of personal information?
Yes but he came into this country illegally from Canada on a student visa but instead of matriculating, he decided to work with his brother who also entered illegally to work on his first money-making project. He cheated as most right wingers would now say about migrants. Too bad we didn’t kick his ass out back then.
It appears the data privacy rights of millions of NC residents have been violated by Elon Musk and associates who do not even have formal government positions let alone the security clearance or legitimate purposes to do what they are doing. Please sue to restore data privacy rights and to seek redress for injuries already sustained.
AG Jackson - thank you for what you've done so far.
You MUST now sue US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Elon Musk and the six kids Musk had hack into the US Treasury payroll system. North Carolinians' personal information has been severely (and probably irreparably) compromised.
*Every single state AG in the country should sign on to taking action against these 8 people as the crime has been widely reported and these are the eight directly responsible.*
This is a crime in plain sight: please prosecute it to the full extent the law dictates.
I agree with you a lawsuit that includes people that help Musk along with Bessent and anyone else. All the information has all ready been taken so these people need to face legal action for their crimes.
Is there any NC statute on which you can sue Elon Musk? He's not a federal employee, so it could be done in state court? Can you join with other State AGs to sue Musk for unconstitutionally taking over the reins of power from the federal govt?
The Don announced yesterday he has given Musk this title: “special government employee”. It’s been confirmed by the WH and reported on by multiple media outlets.
Thank you for keeping this column and keeping us updated. My major concern now is that Musk, unelected private "citizen", has gained access to all of our confidential information in violation of privacy laws and federal transparency laws. He has seized control of the payment portal in the Treasury Department. This data includes SS#, Date of birth, address and all personal information. This is an incredible data breech in addition to causing major stress for NC families trying to protect their credit, investments, and savings. What can we do? Can NC do anything legally to protect its citizens?
Thanks, AG Jeff! Now if only we can get Musk and his band of college students out of the Treasury’s computers. I’d like for my personal info to remain protected.
It’s way longer than 13 minutes but so worth the time. It actually gave me some hope. I am a SS disability recipient and if I lose the little bit of money I am paid by SS each month my husband and I will end up homeless and if I lose Medicare I will literally die because I won’t be able to afford the medicines that keep me alive. So each day I read about what Trump and Musk have done and are going to do, I get very sad, fearful, and full of worry - not one of those emotions is very healthy when one feels them on a daily basis and the intensity rarely subsides. That can lead to disease in itself - rarely do I feel much hope for our country and all the countries these evil men are hurting, but after watching this video I do feel a bit of hope for us. 😊
I agree with these comments: Elon Musk has no business in the computers and payment systems of this country. He has to be stopped. This is a crisis of huge magnitude.
Thank you for the good news about the settlement with the Sacklers! I feel they got off very lightly but at least we got something.
Thank you for your updates. Thank you for all you do!
As many are in our state, I am VERY concerned that Elon Musk has access to social security numbers and the federal treasury’s payment system. What can be done or what have you done to ensure our information does not end up being compromised?
Thanks for the update Jeff. Regarding the spending freeze, Musk and his lackies still have access to the treasury's payment system. While they may not have the authority or right, they have the technical access to see loads of confidential and classified data, and to block payments. And those who are trying to stand up to them are being fired. Scary.
Reporting has it they only have read access if that is any consolation, it is not. To add to the concern it is reported, un verified, that they are writing code for what intent.
Jeff- can you sue to keep Elon Musk, an unelected, non-government employee out of the Treasury Department and US Government systems?
AG Jackson, I am also asking that you file suit against Elon Musk and anyone who has enabled him to go into confidential files and programs and see or copy information that he, an unelected official from an office not sanctioned by Congress, has no right to. Also, he and Pres Trump are firing many government employees or locking them out of their offices and computers without cause. Please look into this and help us maintain our Democracy. I’m glad that you are in the AG office to support NC!
Do those government employees not have due process in their jobs?!
Well GS government employment have a number of protections. Executive service employees have a contract but not GS protections.
Can we do a class action lawsuit against Elon Musk? He has no excuse for what he did and needs to be held accountable for this!
I'd love to be able to join a class action suit against Elon Musk.
Yes, indeed!
My question as well. As a SS recipient and retired federal employee my information has been taken illegally and is no longer as secure!
You are exactly right!
Maybe, yet to be determined but your concerned is well founded.
Jeff - definite trend here in these comments. Can you please provide an update ASAP on what can be done to get Musk out of our business? Thanks
Yes!
Clearly the federal government has been pillaged and public servants removed to have idle figureheads in charge to do DJTs bidding so the only way we can stop this madness rests in the states. Never before this would we have seen someone in a position like Musk be able to access the things he has been able to access. I fear for democracy.
So do we!
Totally agree with this question. Congress, both parties, appear moribund. PLEASE!
Came here to echo the comments re: Musk and the DOGE. Please protect us from this very serious violation.
Please!
I agree with this question.
Yes, left you a message about this very important thing!
I came by to ask the same thing. Just because Musk has money doesn't mean he should be able to be taking over our government the way he is, especially the treasury part. With his computer geeks helping him, will the people have any money left?
I totally agree, she should not have access to our information.
Agree, as well!
I also want to see this happen. Jeff, I know you’ve done up against MAGA, please sue Elon Musk on our behalf. His actions are illegal and unconstitutional.
That is a question thousands of people want an answer to!
Finally a windows into corrupt government and you want to nail it shut? What is your motive?
Mark Sprinkle, our motive is to protect our Democracy and our Constitution from being destroyed by dicktators and MAGgots. What is YOUR motive?
Looks like there's been a court order restricting the payment stuff, at least temporarily: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trump-administration-agrees-restrict-doge-access-treasury-department-p-rcna190898
Great column, Jeff! The new major concern is Musk’s access to all the Treasury computers including our personal financial information. Will NC file a lawsuit on behalf of its citizens to block this? Scary times indeed.
Jeff--I'm an attorney and really appreciate your explanation of legal issues--explanations for lay people and yet useful for the lawyer types as well. I am also so pleased you understand the complexity of many issues--your description of the chess boards is spot on. Please keep sending your updates. Love 'em!
Can we sue Musk?
Ditto!!!
Now just get Elon out of the treasury, thanks for the hard work!
How about an unelected, illegal alien being deported? There is nothing at all constitutional about what Elon is doing to our governmental institutions. His “department” is completely imaginary; pulled out of trump’s behind. Everything he is doing needs to be stopped in its tracks. Jeff, what can all the state AGs do about this horribly serious breach of personal information?
He is a citizen, so treason could apply. However, his boss gave him the authority.
I hate to acknowledge this but having checked it out Musk is a citizen of the US as of 2002.
Treason it is then!
Yes but he came into this country illegally from Canada on a student visa but instead of matriculating, he decided to work with his brother who also entered illegally to work on his first money-making project. He cheated as most right wingers would now say about migrants. Too bad we didn’t kick his ass out back then.
Thank you, Jeff!
Are you and your team able to file suit against Elon Musk and his outrageous takeover of the Treasury?
What is happening in our state with the impact of Bill 382 on all our duly elected Dem leaders, including you as AG?
Thank you, again!
It appears the data privacy rights of millions of NC residents have been violated by Elon Musk and associates who do not even have formal government positions let alone the security clearance or legitimate purposes to do what they are doing. Please sue to restore data privacy rights and to seek redress for injuries already sustained.
AG Jackson - thank you for what you've done so far.
You MUST now sue US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Elon Musk and the six kids Musk had hack into the US Treasury payroll system. North Carolinians' personal information has been severely (and probably irreparably) compromised.
*Every single state AG in the country should sign on to taking action against these 8 people as the crime has been widely reported and these are the eight directly responsible.*
This is a crime in plain sight: please prosecute it to the full extent the law dictates.
I agree with you a lawsuit that includes people that help Musk along with Bessent and anyone else. All the information has all ready been taken so these people need to face legal action for their crimes.
yes please!
Agree! This is illegal and dangerous. Let us know how we can help.
Is there any NC statute on which you can sue Elon Musk? He's not a federal employee, so it could be done in state court? Can you join with other State AGs to sue Musk for unconstitutionally taking over the reins of power from the federal govt?
The Don announced yesterday he has given Musk this title: “special government employee”. It’s been confirmed by the WH and reported on by multiple media outlets.
Thank you for keeping this column and keeping us updated. My major concern now is that Musk, unelected private "citizen", has gained access to all of our confidential information in violation of privacy laws and federal transparency laws. He has seized control of the payment portal in the Treasury Department. This data includes SS#, Date of birth, address and all personal information. This is an incredible data breech in addition to causing major stress for NC families trying to protect their credit, investments, and savings. What can we do? Can NC do anything legally to protect its citizens?
Thanks, AG Jeff! Now if only we can get Musk and his band of college students out of the Treasury’s computers. I’d like for my personal info to remain protected.
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING ON YOUR AGENDA NOW, IS TO STOP MUSK. WHERE IS YOUR VOICE THERE? WHY ARE DEMOCRAT LEADERS NOT SCREAMING ABOUT THIS?!
https://www.youtube.com/live/stI7ZIb9FDg?si=QOdUgBsTx0IfuMYb
This. Everyone should take 13 min and watch this.
It’s way longer than 13 minutes but so worth the time. It actually gave me some hope. I am a SS disability recipient and if I lose the little bit of money I am paid by SS each month my husband and I will end up homeless and if I lose Medicare I will literally die because I won’t be able to afford the medicines that keep me alive. So each day I read about what Trump and Musk have done and are going to do, I get very sad, fearful, and full of worry - not one of those emotions is very healthy when one feels them on a daily basis and the intensity rarely subsides. That can lead to disease in itself - rarely do I feel much hope for our country and all the countries these evil men are hurting, but after watching this video I do feel a bit of hope for us. 😊
They need to do WHATEVER IT TAKES to stop this.
Thank you so much for posting this, Vince! I needed to see this today!
More of this!
This. 100%.
I agree with these comments: Elon Musk has no business in the computers and payment systems of this country. He has to be stopped. This is a crisis of huge magnitude.
Thank you for the good news about the settlement with the Sacklers! I feel they got off very lightly but at least we got something.
Thank you for your updates. Thank you for all you do!
As many are in our state, I am VERY concerned that Elon Musk has access to social security numbers and the federal treasury’s payment system. What can be done or what have you done to ensure our information does not end up being compromised?
Please do something about Musk. He's a threat to everyone.
Great. Now what can you do about the illegal Elon takeover of our national pay system?
Thanks for the update Jeff. Regarding the spending freeze, Musk and his lackies still have access to the treasury's payment system. While they may not have the authority or right, they have the technical access to see loads of confidential and classified data, and to block payments. And those who are trying to stand up to them are being fired. Scary.
Reporting has it they only have read access if that is any consolation, it is not. To add to the concern it is reported, un verified, that they are writing code for what intent.