We Found Elon Musk’s DOGE Email Address and We’re Fighting to Reveal His Messages
theintercept.com
The Intercept is publishing Elon Musk’s government email address to aid those seeking information on DOGE in the public interest.

Summary

The Intercept has uncovered Elon Musk’s government email address, erm71@who.eop.gov, and filed FOIA requests to access his correspondence as head of DOGE.

DOGE has rapidly cut federal staffing and spending but tries to claim exemption from FOIA due to its White House affiliation.

Watchdog groups argue DOGE wields agency-level power and are suing for transparency. Government responses on Musk’s role have been contradictory, fueling legal battles.

Pending lawsuits aim to classify DOGE as a FOIA-subject agency and force document disclosures.

  • dhork@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1211·
    2 months ago

    Hahahaha, his Official Government Email is his initials and year of birth.

    I wonder if his password is “TESLA S3XY”

  • Sanctus@lemmy.worldEnglish
    69·
    2 months ago

    Would be a shame if that address was inundated with everything the world has to offer.

  • null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    45·
    2 months ago

    On one hand I’m glad someone is still playing by the rules.

    On the other hand I suspect that their FoI requests will be ignored.

  • ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.worldEnglish
    31·
    2 months ago

    I’m surprised his email account username is that banal. I’d have thought it would be something fucking stupid like “sigmaleetbro420”.

  • shish_mish@lemmy.world
    252·
    2 months ago

    Someone posted the names and email address of every single DOGE employee on Bluesky. I have a copy but am not sure using it for anything at all beyond my own curiosity is probably illegal, including posting it anywhere. I think what they are doing to the US is awful but in years to come, when sanity returns, there will be a reckoning.

      • capital_sniff@lemmy.world
        9·
        2 months ago

        In principle yeah, but we are currently speed running the dystopian surveillance state so much early sci-fi warned us about.

        • Cethin@lemmy.zipEnglish
          7·
          2 months ago

          Just FYI, 1984 was hardly about surveillance, though that’s the only thing people hear about (I assume on purpose). It’s more about how the government uses propaganda to ensure compliance and that they’re never questioned. It changes the meaning of language, manufactures enemies, and turns people against each other so you can’t trust anyone and organize. This is much more relevant to today too.

      • Cryophilia@lemmy.world
        5·
        2 months ago

        What’s illegal is basically whatever those in power decide is illegal at the moment. Stop trusting in the rules to save you; we’re well beyond that.

  • SabinStargem@lemmings.worldEnglish
    19·
    2 months ago

    I hope furry LGBT+ hackers already exfiltrated whatever was to be found, and are waiting to release when the FOIA is rejected or falsified.

    • meme_historian@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      8·
      2 months ago

      It’s either that or we need to infiltrate these agencies and cause a bunch of Snowden-style leaks. I fear FOIA requests will be a very blunt sword with this administration

  • Tilgare@lemmy.world
    201·
    2 months ago

    Oops, filing FOIA requests to an empty department. They all go here now. 🗑️

  • floofloof@lemmy.ca
    12·
    2 months ago

    There’s a list of this and many other DOGE staff email addresses going around on BlueSky, including all Elon’s smug little DOGEshits.

  • toxiczombie@lemm.eeEnglish
    9·
    2 months ago

    His leaked texts with the mother of his child(ren?) Already showed just how schitzo he was prior to the election. I’m certain we’re gonna see some shit that absolutely needs professional help

    • Raiderkev@lemmy.world
      8·
      2 months ago

      He was paranoid about being assassinated when the elonjet guy was tracking his plane before he went all fascist. I can’t imagine what level he’s on now.