BREAKING NEWS: Bindi Threatens DOGE with Treason?

Trump Administration’s Unbelievable Overreach

By Cliff Potts, Editor -in-Chief, WPS News

In a jaw-dropping turn of events, the Trump administration has escalated its controversial actions by threatening the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with charges of treason. This unprecedented move has left lawmakers and citizens alike in utter disbelief.

DOGE, led by tech billionaire Elon Musk, was established on President Trump’s first day in office with the stated goal of streamlining government operations. However, the department has come under intense scrutiny for allegedly accessing sensitive federal data without proper authorization. Reports indicate that DOGE has gained access to classified materials, including intelligence reports at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), sensitive government payment systems at the Department of the Treasury, and federal personnel data from the Office of Personnel Management .(American Civil Liberties Union, House Committee on Homeland Security, U.S. Senator Michael Bennet)

In response to these revelations, a group of Democratic senators, including Michael Bennet and Mark Warner, have demanded that the Trump administration provide details about how DOGE staff are being vetted and what steps are being taken to safeguard sensitive information . They argue that circumventing established security protocols creates significant risks to national security and privacy.(U.S. Senator Michael Bennet)

Adding fuel to the fire, a federal judge recently blocked DOGE from accessing sensitive materials at the Treasury Department, citing violations of federal law. The judge’s decision underscores the growing concerns over DOGE’s unchecked authority and its potential to compromise the privacy and security of American citizens .(KOAT)

Despite these legal challenges, the Trump administration has doubled down on its support for DOGE. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently dismissed concerns about DOGE’s actions, stating that the department’s review of payment systems is necessary to assess their integrity .(Glenn Beck, KOAT)

The administration’s unwavering stance has sparked outrage among lawmakers and the public. Representative Jill Tokuda described DOGE as a “dictatorship,” expressing alarm over the concentration of power in the hands of an unelected tech billionaire .(tokuda.house.gov)

As the situation unfolds, the nation watches in astonishment at the audacity of the Trump administration’s actions. The threat of treason against a government department raises profound questions about the limits of executive power and the protection of democratic institutions.

For more information, visit Senator Michael Bennet’s official website, The Guardian’s coverage, and KOAT’s reporting.

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References

Bennet, M. (2025, February 7). Bennet, Senate Intelligence colleagues push Trump administration to address DOGE threat to national security, American privacy. U.S. Senator Michael Bennet. https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/02/07/bennet-senate-intelligence-colleagues-push-trump-administration-to-address-doge-threat-to-national-security-american-privacy/(U.S. Senator Michael Bennet)

KOAT. (2025, February 7). Federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing sensitive US Treasury Department material. KOAT. https://www.koat.com/article/democratic-ags-sue-trump-musk-treasury-data/63709353(KOAT)

The Guardian. (2025, February 25). Trump administration briefing: chaos caused by Musk’s Doge; fears over far-right podcaster tapped for FBI. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/25/president-trump-administration-news-updates-musk-dan-bongino-fbi-deputy-putin-trump(The Guardian)

Tokuda, J. (2025, February 7). ‘DOGE is a dictatorship’: Hundreds turn out in Puna to express their concerns about Trump administration, Musk. U.S. House Representative Jill Tokuda. https://tokuda.house.gov/media/in-the-news/doge-is-a-dictatorship-hundreds-turn-out-in-puna-to-express-their-concerns-about-trump-administration-musk(tokuda.house.gov)