DOGE employees gain accounts on classified networks holding nuclear secrets

npr.orgPublished: 4/28/2025

Summary

Two employees from Elon Musk's team have gained temporary access to classified nuclear data on DOE networks despite lacking prior experience handling sensitive information. The Department of Energy denied these claims, stating no authorized individuals were involved. However, experts suggest this could serve as a potential "toehold" for future actions, raising concerns about the escalation of DOGE's privileges and its impact on national security discussions.