David Lebryk, the highest-ranking career official at the U.S. Treasury Department, is set to leave his position following a dispute with allies of billionaire and Trump adviser Elon Musk, The Washington Post reported Friday.
The conflict centered on access to a sensitive system that processes over $6 trillion annually in Social Security and Medicare payments, federal salaries, government contracts, and tax refunds. According to sources, Musk’s team, tasked by President Donald Trump with government reforms, sought entry into the system, though their exact motives remain unclear.
Lebryk, who has spent decades in nonpolitical roles, could not be reached for comment. The Treasury Department has not responded to inquiries. Representatives for DOGE, reportedly linked to the dispute, were also unavailable. A DOGE spokesperson declined to comment to the Post.
The report did not specify when Lebryk would depart but indicated it would be soon. His exit comes amid significant changes at the Treasury, as the U.S. Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Trump’s new Treasury secretary on Monday.
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