The United States federal government has been infiltrated by a group of young, unvetted technology engineers handpicked by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and aligned with gay billionaire venture capitalist Peter Thiel — and they now control access to some of the most sensitive U.S. government data.

Musk currently sits at the helm of the self-styled Department of Government Efficiency, where he’s using a team of young engineers to reshape the government. Vittoria Elliott, the platforms and power reporter for Wired, broke this story and joined the Texas Standard with the details.

Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.

Palantir’s revenue leapt 36 per cent from a year earlier to a forecast-beating $828mn in the fourth quarter, helped by a 45 per cent jump in US government revenue. Net income fell to $79mn, weighed down by $132mn in stock-based compensation expenses.

Elon Musk’s DOGE has brought in a team of six baby-faced engineers, aged from 19 to 25, to assist in his controversial mission dismantling US government agencies.

Musk's hiring of young engineers drew criticism from those who say they shouldn't have access to Americans' sensitive data.

Newly minted “special government employee” Elon Musk and his minions are sending shockwaves through the government. After spending over

Musk has assembled a squad of enthusiastic, fresh-out-of-college engineers to “modernize” government agencies. No experience in policy? No problem! No security clearance? Who needs it! Read how Musk is meddling in your data,