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DHS Secretary Defends Elon Musk's Access to Sensitive Data During CNN Interview

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem justifies Elon Musk's access to personal data during an interview, prompting concern over government transparency.

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  1. CNN's Dana Bash Asks DHS Sec Kristi Noem About Elon Musk

    Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's baffling defense of Elon Musk's access to sensitive personal data raises serious concerns about the government's commitment to protecting citizens' privacy.

    CNN's Dana Bash Asks DHS Sec Kristi Noem About Elon Musk

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  2. "You are the government": CNN host calls out Noem's anti-government fear-mongering

    The exchange highlights the alarming disconnect within the Republican Party, where party leaders like Noem appear comfortable with an expansion of government power that directly contradicts their stated principles.

    "You are the government": CNN host calls out Noem's anti-government fear-mongering

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  3. 'You are the government': Dana Bash calls out Kristi Noem's excuses

    Bash's sharp reminder that government officials themselves embody the very government they criticize illustrates a poignant contradiction in Noem's stance.

    'You are the government': Dana Bash calls out Kristi Noem's excuses

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Updated: Feb 9th, 2025, 3:29 PM ET

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In a recent CNN interview, Secretary Kristi Noem defended Elon Musk's access to sensitive FEMA data, claiming it's part of an audit to identify government inefficiencies. Noem emphasized Musk's authorization by the President, despite concerns raised by host Dana Bash about the implications of allowing Musk and his DOGE team access to personal information of disaster victims. Bash pointed out the contradiction in Noem's distrust of government while advocating for Musk’s unprecedented role. The discussion raised alarm over the intersection of private data and government efficiency initiatives.

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