In a surprising turn of events, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has launched a scathing attack on tech mogul Elon Musk, accusing him of a "blitzkrieg-style administrative coup of the U.
S. government, accessing and editing critical systems that manage everything from Social Security payments to private taxpayer information.".
This comes despite Clinton's own notorious history of mishandling classified information, a fact that has not been lost on her critics.
According to the Daily Mail, Clinton's allegations against Musk, who is currently involved with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), have been met with widespread criticism. Many have pointed out the irony of her outrage, given her involvement in one of the most significant email scandals in recent American political history. As Secretary of State, Clinton was found to have used a private email server for official government business, a clear violation of security protocols.
In her recent posts on X and Instagram, Clinton expressed her concern that "many Americans are totally unaware that critical systems people rely on - which run on (and funnel!) taxpayer dollars - are being smashed and grabbed." However, her call for Americans to stand against Musk's alleged actions has been met with swift and scathing responses from the public.
Social media users and political commentators alike have lambasted Clinton for what they perceive as a glaring case of hypocrisy. Comments such as "Don't forget to delete all the emails" and "You are the expert at deleting incriminating evidence" have flooded the internet, highlighting the public's memory of Clinton's own transgressions.
In 2016, Clinton deleted over 30,000 emails during investigations into her conduct, claiming they were of a 'personal' nature. However, it was later discovered that many of these emails contained classified and sensitive information. Despite this, the FBI concluded that Clinton had been 'extremely careless' in handling classified materials, but she faced no significant consequences.
In contrast, Musk, who has largely ignored Clinton's attacks, is being accused of accessing and potentially manipulating sensitive Treasury data, including Social Security and Medicare payment systems, through his work with DOGE. Critics argue that this access could lead to dangerous manipulation of taxpayer funds, although no evidence of wrongdoing has been presented.
Senator Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) has voiced concerns that "officials associated with Musk may have intended to access these payment systems to illegally withhold payments to any number of programs." However, given Clinton's past, many are skeptical of her sudden interest in government transparency and security.
Despite never being held accountable for her email scandal, Clinton is now positioning herself as a defender of democracy. She has not only condemned Musk but is also actively urging Americans to boycott government-run platforms in response to his alleged actions.
The controversy surrounding Clinton's accusations against Musk underscores the ongoing debate about government transparency, data security, and the role of private individuals in public service. As the situation unfolds, the public will be watching closely to see how these issues are addressed and whether Clinton's call for action will resonate with those who remember her own history with sensitive data.
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