Nobody elected Musk”; “This is illegal”; “Stop the coup.” It was one of multiple DC protests targeting billionaire Elon Musk’s reported access to core government payment systems, attended by Democratic members of Congress — and citizens who fear too few people are standing in Musk’s way.

Musk, the world’s richest man, has maneuvered his way into the federal government, with the support of President Donald Trump, for the purpose of cutting spending and pushing out employees. He has been named as a special government employee, which means he is under less strict rules on ethics and financial disclosures than other workers.

The dramatic power play began Friday, continued through the weekend -- and poses extraordinary and unprecedented threats to US security, lawmakers say

Democratic lawmakers are frustrated with Elon Musk’s government takeover, and they’re not afraid to show it. Reps. Gwen Moore and Judy Chu barged into House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office on Wednesday to confront him about the Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency gaining access to the U.

Elon Musk’s takeover of the federal government has inspired adoration from far-right communities online that used to be reserved for Donald Trump.

Elon Musk has reportedly become a favorite of far-right circles in recent weeks, stealing the spotlight from the president that helped get him there. In a review of “message boards, encrypted channels,

Democratic lawmakers join protesters taking a stand against tech billionaire Elon Musk. The "Nobody Elected Elon!" rally drew a crowd on the steps of the Treasury Building Tuesday night.