Trump and Musk Defy Court Order, Claiming Tyranny
A temporary restraining order (TRO) by Judge Engelmayer prevents Elon Musk’s team from accessing Treasury Department data without proper security clearances, citing violations of the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Tax Reform Act of 1976. The government opposes the TRO, arguing it restricts executive branch power, while critics like Musk and JD Vance falsely claim judicial overreach. This controversy highlights the ongoing debate over executive authority versus judicial oversight and the potential for disregard of court orders. The core issue is whether the administration can circumvent established laws and regulations regarding data access, not whether the executive branch can obtain the data itself.
John Q. Hosedrinker