In an unprecedented move that sounds more like a hostile corporate takeover than standard government affairs, Elon Musk’s aides have reportedly locked senior U.S. government officials out of federal computer systems, effectively seizing control of key operations. According to multiple reports, Musk’s inner circle has restricted access to critical government infrastructure, a move that has sparked outrage and deep concerns about private power overriding public authority.

A Dangerous Precedent

Government agencies are no strangers to political maneuvering, but this is something different altogether. The idea that a billionaire, through his companies and personal influence, can simply deny access to federal employees raises immediate concerns about national security, governance, and democracy itself. If private individuals can seize control of government systems with the push of a button, what does that say about the integrity of public institutions?

This move eerily echoes past instances of hostile takeovers by authoritarian regimes, where leaders consolidate power by eliminating access to information and locking out key officials. Historically, when authoritarian governments have seized control, they often begin with information systems, media, and communication infrastructure - exactly what Musk has done here.

Musk’s Growing Grip on Government Systems

Musk’s influence over U.S. infrastructure has been expanding at an alarming rate:

• SpaceX dominates U.S. military space operations
• Starlink provides internet access for military and government use
• Tesla and Neuralink have growing partnerships with government agencies
• Twitter (now X) has become a central political battleground under his control

Now, with the reported hijacking of government computer systems, Musk’s influence has shifted from business mogul to something far more dangerous: an unelected power broker with direct control over federal functions.

With Trump’s Support, Musk’s Power Grows

Even more alarming is the fact that this move appears to have the full backing of President Trump and his administration. Instead of intervening, the government has defended Musk’s actions, framing them as necessary steps to ensure “efficiency” and “modernization” in federal operations. This explicit endorsement suggests that what’s happening isn’t just a rogue billionaire overstepping his bounds—it’s a calculated power shift between the government and private industry, one where democratic oversight is becoming an afterthought.

If an unelected billionaire can lock federal employees out of their own systems with the administration’s blessing, what happens next? How much control will Musk be allowed to take before the government no longer belongs to the people at all?