Monterey Times

Rep. Jimmy Panetta, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California's 19th district, shared a series of tweets on February 8, 2025, addressing concerns over national security and governance issues. Panetta has been a member of Congress since 2017, following his predecessor Sam Farr. He holds a BA from the University of California, Davis, and a JD from Santa Clara University.

On February 8, 2025, Rep. Jimmy Panetta expressed concerns regarding Elon Musk's access to Treasury systems by stating that it constitutes "an unacceptable breach that puts Americans’ data at risk." He emphasized his support for the Taxpayer Data Protection Act aimed at ensuring only qualified individuals have access to financial systems "Elon Musk’s access to Treasury systems is an unacceptable breach that puts Americans’ data at risk."

Later that day, Panetta commented on a judiciary ruling reinforcing the system of checks and balances. He noted this as "a crucial step in stopping executive overreach and protecting critical federal payment systems from Elon Musk’s unlawful access," advocating for continued efforts to uphold these protections "The judiciary has once again reaffirmed the strength of our system of checks and balances."

In another tweet posted on February 8, he highlighted another court ruling as an example of effective checks and balances. The decision blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to marginalize USAID employees, which he described as "a victory for oversight, accountability, and the rule of law." Panetta stressed the importance of resisting such attempts "Another federal court ruling, another example of checks and balances at work."