Elon Musk claims life threats over anti-fraud efforts

Elon Musk says he feels his life is at risk due to his efforts to stop fraud in the government. He claims that this fraud is contributing to a massive $2 trillion annual deficit. Musk believes the U.S. is on track for bankruptcy because of waste and corruption. Musk, who leads the new Department of Government Efficiency, has taken significant steps to clean up the federal workforce. Since taking the role, he has fired thousands of federal employees. In a recent interview, he stated that his actions have upset many individuals who relied on fraudulent payments, leading some to threaten him. He explained, "When you take away people’s ... fraud, they get very upset, and they basically want to kill me.” Musk also spoke about the impact of excessive spending, saying that just like a person, a country can go bankrupt if it overspends. Musk's department has investigated several federal agencies, including the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This has resulted in the firing of many employees and the suspension of certain funds. However, his efforts have faced strong pushback from congressional Democrats and legal challenges. Recently, a federal judge ruled that Musk may have violated the Constitution by discontinuing USAID. The judge ordered a reversal of some actions taken by the department and directed the reinstatement of former employees' access to their official emails.