WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to troves of sensitive taxpayer data at the IRS, two people familiar with the inner workings of the plan who were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly told The Associated Press on Monday.

Elon Musk is all over X, and in the Oval Office, touting the DOGE revamp of the government. The White House is downplaying his power.