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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Nothing says “totally normal administration” like literally locking out elected officials from government agencies.

Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

📣 Keep calling, emailing, & speaking out. Public pressure works.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

(2/2) 10/ This is an unprecedented expansion of power for an unelected billionaire. I urge [Senator/Rep] to demand transparency, investigate conflicts of interest, and take action to limit Musk’s unchecked authority. Can I count on them to push back? Thank you.”

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

9/ 📌 Sample Script: “Hi, my name is [NAME], and I’m a constituent from [CITY/STATE]. I’m deeply concerned that Elon Musk has been appointed as a Special Government Employee, giving him legal authority over federal payments, budget cuts, and agency closures. (1/2)

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

8/ 📞 Take Action: Demand Oversight Musk now has official government power—but Congress can push back. Call your reps & demand action. 📞 Call: (202) 224-3121 (Senate) or (202) 225-3121 (House) 📌 Find local offices: House.gov & Senate.gov

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

7/ What Happens Next? 📌 Congress could intervene, but no formal action has been taken. 📌 Musk’s role could extend to more agencies & budget areas. 📌 Legal & ethical challenges are likely ahead. This is a developing story. We’ll keep watching.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

6/ Why Is This a Big Deal? 📌 Musk’s companies (Tesla, SpaceX, Starlink) hold major federal contracts. 📌 He wasn’t elected, confirmed, or subject to oversight. 📌 Now, he has legal power to reshape federal policy—with no accountability. 🚨 An unelected billionaire is making government decisions.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

5/ Dismantling Government Agencies 📌 USAID employees were told not to report to work—Musk pushed for this shutdown. 📌 His team has been removing officials from agencies deemed inefficient. 🚨 This isn’t just advising—it’s actively reshaping government.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

4/ The Treasury processes over $5 trillion per year. This system wasn’t designed for political interference, but Musk now has legal access to oversee spending. 📢 This raises concerns about whether funds for social programs, government salaries, or foreign aid could be delayed or cut.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

3/ Federal Payments & Treasury Control 📌 Musk’s team now has access to the Treasury’s payment system, which processes: ▪️ Social Security & Medicare payments ▪️ Federal salaries & contracts ▪️ Grants, aid, & gov disbursements 🚨 This could let him slow, suspend, or block payments.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

2/ What Does This Role Give Him? 📌 A gov email & White House office space 📌 Authority over budget cuts & agency downsizing 📌 Expanded access to the Treasury’s payment system 📌 Direct influence over agency closures—including USAID Before, Musk had influence—but no formal power. Now, he has both.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

1/ His appointment was confirmed by the White House on Feb. 3, 2025. Until now, Musk wasn’t legally allowed to control federal payments or disband agencies. This changes that.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

📣 Elon Musk’s Government Power Just Expanded—Here’s What That Means Elon Musk is now a Special Government Employee (SGE), giving him formal authority within the federal government. 🧵👇

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 03/02/2025

Murphy: "This is a constitutional crisis that we are in today. Let's call it what it is."

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Everyday Activist was created for people who want to help but don’t know where to start. We’ll guide you with simple actions, clear tools, and a supportive community.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

*opens internet* *closes internet* *drops off groceries at a community fridge because the only way we’re getting through this is by taking care of each other*

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

"This could allow political interference in critical payments. I urge [Senator/Rep] to demand transparency & oversight. Will they take action?" 📢 Government funds should serve the people—not private interests. Call now. (2/2)

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

📌 Sample script: "Hi, my name is [NAME], and I’m a constituent from [CITY/STATE]. I’m concerned that Treasury gave Elon Musk’s team access to the federal payment system, which handles Social Security & Medicare." (1/2)

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

📣 Concerned about Musk’s team accessing federal payments? Take action. 📞 Call (202) 224-4515 (Senate Finance) or (202) 224-3121 (Capitol switchboard) to reach your reps. Sample script ⬇️

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

7/ 📣 Take Action 📞 Call your reps & demand oversight: 📌 Senate Finance Committee: (202) 224-4515 📌 Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121 📢 Government funds should serve the people—not private interests. Share this post.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

6/ What Happens Next? 📌 More scrutiny & legal challenges expected. 📌 If federal payments face delays—this could be why. 📌 Musk’s team now has control over federal funds. 🚨 This story isn’t over.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

5/ Lawmakers Are Sounding the Alarm 📌 Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR): "These systems cannot fail. Any political meddling risks economic damage." 🚨 Treasury has not confirmed if Musk’s team has already interfered. 📢 Congress may investigate—but will it act in time?

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

4/ What Are the Risks? ❌ Social Security & Medicare delays ❌ Selective funding cuts to agencies, programs, states ❌ Conflicts of interest—Musk’s companies get federal contracts 📢 This is a massive power shift.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

3/ Why Is This a Big Deal? 💰 This system controls: Social Security & Medicare Tax refunds Federal worker salaries State & agency payments 📌 Only career civil servants have managed this—until now. 🚨 Now, payments could be delayed, blocked, or redirected.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

2/ What Happened? 📌 Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent gave Musk’s DOGE team access to the federal payment system. 📌 This system processes payments for millions. 📌 A Treasury official who resisted was placed on leave & retired. 🚨 This is unprecedented.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

📣 Elon Musk’s Team Now Has Access to Federal Payments 👇 1/ 🚨 Treasury grants Musk’s team access to the federal payment system. This system handles Social Security, Medicare, tax refunds & federal salaries. Now, Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has access. Why this matters ⬇️

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

🚨 BREAKING: (@nytimes) Mexico & Canada impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Trump’s EO raising tariffs on key trading partners. 📌 This escalation risks a trade war, impacting U.S. exports, manufacturing & agriculture. More details to come.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

📞 What Happens When You Call Your Rep? (And Why It Matters) 👇🧵 You’ve heard calling your legislator is important—but does it actually work? Who answers? What do they do with your message? Let’s break it down ⬇️

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

7/ This is a developing story. 📣 With prices already rising, these tariffs could make things worse.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

6/ These tariffs take effect Feb 4, but expect legal & political pushback. 🚨 Some lawmakers & businesses oppose the move, warning it will hurt the economy. 📢 If you see price hikes soon—this could be why.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

5/ Economic impact: Many industries depend on imports—auto, agriculture, & tech. 🚨 Higher tariffs mean: ❌ Higher consumer prices ❌ More costs for businesses ❌ Job losses if companies struggle 📢 Experts warn this could fuel inflation.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

4/ Trump says tariffs protect U.S. jobs by discouraging reliance on foreign goods. 🚨 But experts warn tariffs often backfire—raising costs, hurting businesses, & triggering retaliation from other countries. 📢 Canada, Mexico & China may hit back with their own tariffs.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

3/ Tariffs = import taxes—businesses pay more & pass costs to consumers. 🚨 Examples: • $1,000 product from Canada → $1,250 (25% tariff) • $2,000 item from Mexico → $2,500 (25% tariff) • $500 product from China → $550 (10% tariff) 📢 Expect price hikes on cars, electronics, food, & oil.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

2/ New Tariffs: 📌 Canada & Mexico: 25% tariff on imports, 10% on Canadian energy products 📌 China: 10% tariff on all imports 🚨 Higher costs for businesses & consumers ahead.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

📣 Trump’s Tariff Executive Orders Explained 👇 1/ Trump just signed executive orders imposing new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, & China. These tariffs start Feb 4, 2025 & could raise prices, disrupt trade, & spark retaliation.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

6/ This could be one of the biggest power grabs of the Trump administration yet. If Social Security checks, Medicare payments, or federal salaries face delays—this could be why.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

5/ Expect legal & congressional challenges. The big question: Will DOGE use this access to slow or stop federal payments?

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

4/ Lawmakers are demanding answers. Sen. Ron Wyden warned the system controls payments to government contractors, including Musk’s competitors. Treasury hasn’t said if DOGE has already interfered.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

3/ Until now, only career civil servants managed this system to ensure funds were disbursed without bias. DOGE’s access raises concerns that payments could be delayed, blocked, or rerouted.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

2/ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent approved access after a top Treasury official resisted & was forced out. Critics warn this could allow political interference in federal spending.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

🚨 Elon Musk’s Team Gains Access to Treasury Payments System 👇 The Treasury Dept granted Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to the federal payment system, which handles $6T annually—including Social Security & Medicare.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

The new administration has enacted policies that directly harm the LGBTQ+ community: ❌ Gender Definition EO: Federal docs now recognize only two sexes. ❌ Trans Military Ban ❌ Healthcare Restrictions: Medicaid & federal programs won’t cover gender-affirming care for minors.

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

brb omw to give a bunch of money to public media 😤😤😤

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

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Everyday Activist @everydayactivist.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

📣 BREAKING: White House RESCINDS executive order attempting to freeze federal grants and loans, only a day after issuing it. The EO was temporarily blocked by a federal judge minutes before going into effect, after widespread criticism. Your voice matters. 📣

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