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Protesters denounce Musk’s influence over government operations

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On Tuesday, a group of protesters convened outside the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to express their discontent with recent actions taken by Elon Musk. Among the demonstrators was Dan Smith, a Maryland resident and the son of a former federal employee, who underscored the urgency for resistance against what he perceives as an assault on governmental integrity.

“It’s one thing to downsize the government. It’s another to try to obliterate it. And that’s what’s happening. It’s frightening and disgusting and requires pushback,”

stated Smith passionately.

Concerns over racial tensions and workplace inclusivity

Another federal worker, Dante O’Hara, voiced his apprehensions about the escalating racial tensions within the workplace. He remarked,

“As a Black worker, these attacks on diversity and inclusion feel like a Jim Crow 2.0 — re-segregating the workforce.”

O’Hara’s comments draw a parallel to the historical Jim Crow laws that enforced racial segregation and disenfranchised African Americans in the United States from the late 19th century.

Musk’s unprecedented government involvement

Musk’s role as a “special government employee” has raised alarms due to his exemption from standard ethics and disclosure protocols. This has led to growing concerns among Democrats regarding his unchecked authority and possible legal infractions, sparking debates around the implications for democratic governance and federal integrity.

As the wealthiest individual globally, Musk has reportedly marginalized career officials, accessed sensitive government databases, and even closed the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) without obtaining congressional approval. These unprecedented actions have ignited protests and provoked serious questions about accountability and the adherence to the rule of law.

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