Congress debates DOGE while Musk photo sparks controversy
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The inaugural meeting of the House Subcommittee on DOGE was marked by controversy, featuring serious accusations regarding taxpayer funds and an unusual display involving Elon Musk’s image.
Well, @SenSchumer does admit there is waste in government, so that’s progress! https://t.co/VIeIp7SJKy
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 12, 2025
During the heated session, shocking claims emerged about extensive financial misconduct, with allegations that “criminal syndicates” had managed to misappropriate an astounding $1 trillion from American taxpayers.
Adding to the unconventional nature of the proceedings, a Democratic representative drew attention by presenting and displaying a photograph of Elon Musk, accompanying it with inappropriate and crude commentary.
Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are introducing legislation to effectively ban DOGE in order to prevent them from sifting through the mountain of corruption buried within federal bureaucracy. The attack on USAID has put them in panic mode. pic.twitter.com/VDuTM0xDBw
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) February 4, 2025
The meeting’s contentious atmosphere highlighted the growing tensions surrounding digital currency oversight and regulation in Congress, while also demonstrating the increasingly polarized nature of these discussions.
