Did Musk’s alleged attempt to gain access to the government’s payment systems have Trump’s direct approval?

Or was he acting independently? Either possibility is troubling, but one is significantly worse.

Former President Donald Trump has granted Elon Musk sweeping authority to wage a campaign against the so-called "deep state." The premise behind this move is the assertion that the government is fundamentally corrupt because it is run by unelected bureaucrats who lack accountability to the public.