Elon Musk rages as judges uphold DOGE blockade: ‘Attempted coup!’
Elon Musk rages as judges uphold DOGE blockade: ‘Attempted coup!’
![](https://lemdro.id/pictrs/image/f64bc1c4-f484-467e-97cc-223a10113e2b.jpeg?format=webp&thumbnail=128)
A judge had issued a temporary restraining order barring Musk’s DOGE team from accessing the federal payments system.
![Elon Musk Rages as Judges Uphold DOGE Blockade: ‘Attempted Coup!’](https://lemdro.id/pictrs/image/f64bc1c4-f484-467e-97cc-223a10113e2b.jpeg?format=webp)
Summary
Elon Musk has accused the U.S. judiciary of an “attempted coup” after a federal judge upheld a restraining order preventing his government efficiency task force, DOGE, from accessing federal payment systems.
DOGE has faced lawsuits for attempting to bypass congressional oversight, purge civil servants, and shut down federal agencies.
Critics argue his claims ignore constitutional checks and balances.
Over 40 lawsuits challenge Trump’s orders, many paused pending judicial review.