Musk and Ramaswamy discuss government cuts with Congress
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to welcome tech mogul Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to Capitol Hill on December 5, where they’ll engage with Republican congressional leadership on matters of government reform.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will be in Congress next Thursday for an “important discussion” with Republican House and Senate members. Based on the invite, it appears to be about DOGE-ifying the government. pic.twitter.com/b3gEo4sr3F
— annmarie hordern (@annmarie) November 27, 2024
Johnson announced the upcoming meeting through his X platform account, stating: “Looking forward to hosting @elonmusk and @VivekGRamaswamy next week on Capitol Hill to discuss major reform ideas to achieve regulatory rescissions, administrative reductions, and cost savings—& revive the principle of limited government.”
The gathering follows President-elect Trump’s recent appointment of both Musk and Ramaswamy to spearhead DOGE, a non-governmental initiative focused on streamlining bureaucracy and reducing government expenditure.
🚨JUST IN: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will reportedly be on Capitol Hill next week to discuss major reform ideas in preparation for the incoming Department of Government Efficiency! 💪🏼🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/1KfKtOsmnM
— Preston Wheeles 🇺🇸 (@PrestonWheeles) November 27, 2024
In preparation for their ambitious plan to implement substantial federal reductions, the Tesla chief executive and the former presidential contender have been conducting staff meetings and consulting with various experts in the field.
The initiative has generated considerable enthusiasm among Republican lawmakers in Congress, with Speaker Johnson among those expressing strong support for the endeavor.
