Summary

David Lebryk, the longest-serving career official at the U.S. Treasury, is resigning after a conflict with Elon Musk’s allies over access to a key government payment system.

Musk’s team has sought control of the system, which distributes $6 trillion annually in Social Security, Medicare, federal salaries, and other payments.

Traditionally, only career officials handle it.

Lebryk’s departure raises concerns, as he served under multiple administrations, including Trump’s, and was widely respected for his nonpartisan leadership.

His exit signals growing instability in financial governance.

  • @xenomor@lemmy.world
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    262 months ago

    Thought exercise: Which would be the most effective assassination target, trump, Musk, someone else?

    • @whoisearth@lemmy.ca
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      152 months ago

      If I was in the military and had access to a bomber I would just carpet bomb mar a largo on any given weekend.

      • poo
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        72 months ago

        Sounds like a dream come true

    • @Serinus@lemmy.world
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      122 months ago

      The only thing we know about Vance is that he’ll lie for power and position. He’s demeaning toward rural and poor people, but that could be another lie.

      There are worse people for the office.

      • Stern
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        2 months ago

        Vance lacks the cult. He does not have the charisma for them to coalesce around him should Donald die. I’m not saying MAGA would die with Trump but the damage would be devastating.

    • @Fedizen@lemmy.world
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      42 months ago

      Musk never leaves Trump’s side. Pretty sure you can get both in most circumstances. Just be sure to etch those casings