Several top House Democrats sent letters Tuesday demanding the Trump administration address their concerns that Elon Musk and members of the Department of Government Efficiency have gained access to classified and sensitive information at several executive branch agencies.

“Given the legal requirements to handle classified, sensitive, and personally identifiable information, we seek a swift explanation of how DOGE personnel’s intrusion into and access to secure government spaces, data, and information systems comport with U.S. law and national security interests,” stated a letter written by seven ranking members of House committees to Trump. “DOGE’s current approach appears to pose enormous risks to national security and to the privacy and civil liberties of Americans.”

That letter was signed by Democrat Reps. Jim Hines of Connecticut, ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee; Gregory Meeks of New York (Foreign Affairs); Adam Smith of Washington (Armed Services); Gerald Connolly of Virginia (Oversight); Jamie Raskin of Maryland (Judiciary); Richard Neal of Massachusetts (Ways and Means); and Maxine Waters of California (Financial Services Committee).

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