There's a fine line being drawn here. While what Musk is doing may be illegal, it's at the behest of the President, which typically means the President would be

There's a fine line being drawn here. While what Musk is doing may be illegal, it's at the behest of the President, which typically means the President would be held accountable, not Musk. However, if we apply the legal precedent set at Nuremberg, where following unlawful orders is itself a crime, Musk could still be held responsible. In Musk's case, he might not even have that cover—DOGE has not been authorized by Congress, which means he may not be protected by executive immunity and could be prosecuted for his actions. This applies to all DOGE staff as well. That's the summary.