Addressing concerns about DOGE staffers' access to sensitive information within the Department of Energy, Secretary Chris Wright clarifies that they do not have access to nuclear secrets or proprietary data. Wright emphasizes the team's role in providing feedback on departmental efficiency and assures that security protocols are strictly followed.
Secretary Chris Wright of the U.S. Department of Energy addressed lingering concerns about DOGE staffers' access to sensitive government information during an interview with CNBC on Friday. Wright explicitly stated that the three DOGE employees working within the Energy Department 's offices do not have access to U.S. nuclear secrets or any proprietary data. \'I've heard these rumors. They're like seeing our nuclear secrets . None of that is true at all,' Wright assured CNBC's Brian Sullivan.
He emphasized that these staffers undergo strict security protocols, including thorough checks and limited access to specific areas and information. \Wright explained that the DOGE team's primary role is to provide valuable feedback on the Energy Department's operations and efficiency. Despite Wright's assurances, the granting of access to the Energy Department's IT system to DOGE staffers, spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency, has sparked privacy concerns. Former SpaceX intern Luke Farritor was identified by CNN as one of the DOGE staffers granted access, raising further questions about the potential risks. Wright maintained that the DOGE team does not have access to any proprietary information belonging to individuals or organizations
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