Democrats in West Virginia condemned Doge’s visit to the Parkersburg Fiscal Service Bureau – Parkersburg News

People protest during a rally against Elon Musk outside the US Department of Labor in Washington, Wednesday, February 5, 2025 (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Parkersburg – The leaders of the Democratic Party are critical of the reported visit by the Ministry of Government Efficiency at the Fiscal Service Bureau in Parkersburg.

National media reports that Elon Musk will send a group to Parkersburg, probably today for access to a central accounting system containing sensitive financial information.

The State Democratic Party has asked the motives by calling it witches.

“The so -called Ministry of Efficiency of the Government seems to be a little more than a” Department of Settlement of Evaluation “with targeted agencies to target Elon Musk and employees perceived as opponents of President Trump,” “ said Mike Pushkin, chairman of the State Party. “This initiative threatens not only the living of the hardworking Western Virginians, but also the integrity of our public institutions.”

The Ministry of Government Efficiency was created by President Donald Trump by Executive Order. Last week, a restricted access to the Ministry of Finance’s payment systems earlier this week after filing a case.

File – Elon Musk is listened to as Republican President Nominated former President Donald Trump spoke at an event in the campaign at the Butler Farm Exhibition on October 5, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Aclu West Virginia posted on its Facebook page on Monday that it will participate with local protesters in a peaceful protest at noon today at Bicennial Park.

“Let’s send the message that our personal data matter and should not be in the hands of selected billionaires,” “ The organization said.

An email to the Ministry of Finance did not respond immediately.

Eric Engle, Director of the Union of National Ministry of Finance Office Union Chapter 190, who represents officers at the Parkersburg Bureau, said he believes the demonstration planned for the city center is opposed to Dodge and her access to “highly sensitive Government systems (IC) democracy in action.

“Nteu took Dodge and this administration to the court to protect the confidentiality of American peoples, financial security and the rights of the hardworking and dedicated federal officials we represent”, “” he said.

Jeff Fox, chairman of the Wood Democratic Party, pointed out the potential impact on the community.

“Our community relies heavily on employment provided by the US Department of Finance here in Parkersburg,” “ he said. “The prospect of Dodge’s intervention gives rise to serious concerns about the security of the workplace for our residents who have dedicated their career to public service.”

The party asked Sens Shelley Moore Capito and Jim justice and representatives. Carol Miller and Riley Moore and Government Patrick Morrisi, all Republicans, “To use their influence with the Trump administration to cancel this politically motivated witches’ hunt,” “ said in the state’s message.

“If these selected employees are really interested in jobs in West Virginia, they must face Trump and Musk instead of making their tire reckless and vengeful program,” “,” “ He said.

Capito, senior senator from West Virginia, will be in Washington today for votes and meetings, but is “Monitoring the situation and communicates with the management of the Fiscal Service Bureau”, “ said a spokesman.

However, the Democratic Party remains in “Solidarity with federal employees in ParkerSburg and throughout the country, in advocating the protection of their jobs and the main services they provide,” “ According to Pushkin.