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Musk Aides Restrict Access to Computer Systems for US OPM Employees
https://shadowgroupp.com/paramilitary-attack-in-omdurman-market-kills-dozens-in-sudan/Aides to Elon Musk, recently appointed to manage the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), have locked career civil servants out of critical computer systems that store personal data of millions of federal employees. These actions have raised concerns about cybersecurity and the loss of oversight over sensitive government data.
Swift Changes at OPM Under Trump’s Government Overhaul
Since taking office 11 days ago, President Donald Trump has made sweeping moves to restructure the U.S. government, including installing Musk’s allies in key positions. The goal of downsizing the 2.2 million-strong federal workforce has led to the removal of many career civil servants and the implementation of drastic changes within OPM.
Lack of Transparency and Cybersecurity Concerns
Several OPM officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, expressed alarm over the lack of transparency in the agency’s operations. With access to key data systems, such as the Enterprise Human Resources Integration database, now restricted, concerns are growing about potential security risks and the lack of oversight.
The database contains sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, birth dates, and pay grades of federal employees. Without access to these systems, affected employees can no longer monitor the handling of this critical data.
OPM’s New Culture: Unusual Memos and Late-Night Work Shifts
Under Musk’s team, OPM has shifted in both structure and culture. Senior employees have been relocated to new offices, while memos encouraging buyouts and early retirement for federal workers have been sent out without prior warning. The new leadership has also installed sofa beds in OPM’s headquarters to ensure employees work around the clock, mirroring the work environment Musk created at his company X (formerly Twitter).
Musk’s Influence Spreads Across the Government
The influence of Musk’s aides extends beyond OPM. Reports of clashes between Musk’s team and other federal agencies, including the U.S. Treasury Department, further underscore his growing control over government operations. The appointments of former SpaceX and Tesla employees to key roles, such as Brian Bjelde as senior adviser and Amanda Scales as chief of staff, highlight the continued reshaping of the federal bureaucracy under Musk’s leadership.
A Shifting Future for Federal Workforce Management
As Musk’s influence continues to reshape OPM and other government agencies, questions persist regarding the future of the federal workforce, oversight, and the handling of sensitive data. The lack of transparency and access to key systems is creating uncertainty within the federal government, raising concerns about the broader implications of this new leadership style.
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