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The President of the United States is in charge of the government. He appoints advisors, like Elon Musk and others at the White House, to execute his commands across federal agencies. Recently, Elon Musk claimed transparency at Doge, stating their actions are posted on X and their website. Regarding the termination and subsequent rescinding of 300 employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Secretary of Energy would be responsible for those decisions. Under President Trump, the goal is accountability and transparency in federal spending. For example, where did the $22 billion that the Department of Health and Human Services provided to illegal aliens go? That's enough to provide a free house to every homeless veteran in America.

Senator Warren, why the fear of transparency regarding Elon Musk's exposure of alleged fraudulent spending? How did you accumulate a $12 million net worth on a congressional salary of $200,000? I'm asking for transparency. You're obstructing my camera. Why the resistance? What's the issue with Dogecoin? You just elbowed me. Transparency is clearly your enemy.

Elon Musk's access to payment systems and Treasury is important for identifying wasteful spending. He has discovered significant issues, such as a $100 million expenditure on condoms for Hamas, among other questionable expenses. While he has strong management skills and a talented team, any actions he takes require our approval, especially where conflicts may arise. We aim to shrink government, and Musk could effectively contribute to that goal. We are committed to bringing in top talent to address these challenges, ensuring that any potential conflicts are managed appropriately.

I believe calling out Elon Musk directly is an effective way to confront the potentially irreversible transformation of the US government. The American public wants us to bring real weapons to this fight for democracy. It's important to push back, especially when people like Marjorie Taylor Greene, who constantly lie and undermine the integrity of congressional hearings, demand decorum. If she's going to make a mockery of hearings, we as Democrats need to match that energy. After those comments, we went into detail about Elon Musk's attempts to dismantle vital departments like Labor and Education. It's crucial to grab the public's attention, expose Elon Musk for who he is, and show that Marjorie Taylor Greene isn't a serious legislator.

I want to talk about waste, fraud, and abuse. People like President Musk and Trump are using their public offices to enrich themselves by billions of dollars. Why is there silence about looking into the actions of the president and the richest man on Earth? I will say President Musk and Trump often use their public offices to enrich themselves. I will withdraw calling Trump "grifter-in-chief." It's despicable that this committee is silencing me for bringing up that Trump is making millions of dollars.

Elon Musk's access to payment systems and the Treasury is significant because he identifies wasteful spending, such as a $100 million expenditure on condoms for Hamas. His management skills are valuable, and while he has a strong instinct for improvement, any actions he takes require approval. We're focused on shrinking government, and Musk, along with his talented team, can contribute to that goal. However, we will restrict his involvement in areas where conflicts may arise. We're committed to bringing in top talent to address these issues effectively.

**Speaker 0:** Why is Elon Musk criticized while George Soros, who influences government decisions and backs progressive prosecutors, is not? Is this hypocrisy? **Speaker 1:** Absolutely. Elon's actions are heroic. He's bringing transparency to the federal government and the "deep state." I told him that his work can restore the original intent of the Constitution. Congress has struggled to oversee the bureaucracy because it has not been provided key information. Now, Elon is revealing things we suspected but couldn't prove. This is revolutionary and will restore the government to its intended form. That's why big government advocates are afraid; it's exciting for the people. **Speaker 0:** If you love the country and the Constitution, you are supporting this effort. Thank you. **Speaker 1:** Thanks. Great to be here.

I support any efforts to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse, and some Democrats seemed serious about it during the hearing. However, others used their time to attack figures like President Trump, Elon Musk, and myself, turning the proceedings into political theater. The American people are watching these hearings closely and will judge the Democrats accordingly. If they choose to focus on partisan attacks and creating campaign ads, they will ultimately lose, as the public is tired of such tactics.

There's support for clearing government waste on both sides of the aisle, but also concern about the access Musk and Doge staffers have to sensitive data, especially given Musk's investments with China and billions from the government. When PayPal was owned by Elon Musk, there were no security breaches. The IRS is a nightmare, with folks not back to work years after COVID. As a Congressman, it takes me up to six months to get a response regarding constituent concerns. The IRS has hundreds of groups with access to sensitive data. People are only complaining now that Elon Musk is involved. The only reason to ask questions is if you're doing something crooked. Congressmen will have red faces when this paper trail leads back to them. People are pitching a fit because Musk is making needed changes.

We're streamlining the federal government, and already over 40,000 federal bureaucrats have taken buyouts, saving taxpayers millions. Elon Musk and his team are cutting bloat, and Secretary of State Rubio has significantly reduced USAID staff. The media is calling this the "Trumppocalypse," while Democrats express concerns about the speed and precision of these changes, worrying about psychological warfare and retribution. But many feel that it is about time after years of tiptoeing around DEI and seeing our money wasted. Democrats are now criticizing government audits, yet they're shocked when we address wasteful spending, like millions on foreign projects. We're putting the government on a diet. Fraudsters complain the loudest when someone is actually doing something about fraud. We're exposing government theft, like millions spent on trans surgeries in Guatemala and studies on transgender animals, because the Democrats have been sucking off the teat of government for decades.

I've issued a deadline for agencies to submit waste reduction plans. Failure to comply will result in tech support intervention, which is essentially what my team is doing – fixing outdated government computer systems. We aim to find a trillion dollars in savings to prevent national bankruptcy. Every agency will have a "mini Elon Musk" to justify spending. We're freezing government credit cards for 30 days and doing a pulse check via email to see if employees are real and responsive, we suspect some are dead or even fictional. Some people are upset with our aid to Ukraine which has been spent on things like fashion shows, wine, and cheese puffs. Providing money to LGBTQ individuals in Serbia is also coming under fire. Some are questioning the loyalty of Elon Musk because of this. The Biden years proved we don't even need an active president, because institutions are running everything behind the scenes.

I welcome Elon Musk to come to the briefing room, as he provided great answers and common sense yesterday in the Oval Office regarding Doge. There's no lack of transparency; Doge has an X account, a website posting contracts and stopped payments, making our government efficient. Before, it was unnamed bureaucrats. Now, Musk is under scrutiny for his access, but we're transparent and happy to provide receipts. Here are examples: a DEI contract for US citizenship, a contract for inclusive innovation, and climate change spending in Sri Lanka. These are line items Doge identifies daily. We're providing transparency about Doge's findings, like the Federal Employee Retirement System processing in Pennsylvania. These actions are fraudulent, wasteful, and an abuse of taxpayer dollars, contrary to the President's agenda.

Let's address the Elon Musk controversy. He's not a freelancer but a government official appointed by Trump to head the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), set to last until 07/04/2026. Musk's role is to identify waste and fraud within agencies, a task he has the authority to do. The legality of executive orders is in question, with Democrats suing based on the principle that Trump isn't spending funds they approved. Ironically, executive order usage is more consistent across Republican and Democratic presidencies than commonly perceived. Trump is following Biden's precedent of not spending congressionally approved funds. Musk's controversial figure status redirects attacks away from Trump. Despite media attempts to create a divide, Trump isn't bothered, recognizing that Musk is drawing attention away from him while fulfilling his executive duties to cut wasteful spending.

I'd love to have Elon Musk come to the Briefing Room, especially after his informative visit to the Oval Office yesterday. We've been incredibly transparent about Doge's work. They're actively tweeting updates and posting contract receipts on their website, showcasing how they're making our government more efficient. Before Doge, these issues were handled by unknown bureaucrats. Now, Elon Musk, is under scrutiny for bringing these issues to light, providing needed transparency. We're happy to provide the receipts, like these DEI contracts totaling millions, including one for climate change in Sri Lanka. These are the kinds of wasteful expenditures Doge is uncovering daily. Many Americans weren't even aware of things like the federal employee retirement system being processed in a mine in Pennsylvania until Elon Musk spoke up. This is fraudulent, wasteful, and an abuse of taxpayer dollars.

Instead of focusing on real issues, Democrats are attacking those exposing wasteful spending. Taxpayers would rather we stop funding ridiculous things, like a transgender comic in Ireland or Bert and Ernie on Baghdad TV. Elon Musk is now exposing the federal government, just like he did with Twitter, revealing how big government pressured big tech to censor Americans. Mark Zuckerberg admitted the Biden administration pressured them to censor, and they complied. We believe elected officials should make decisions, not unelected bureaucrats. The person who received 77 million votes wants Elon Musk to help expose wasteful government spending. Democrats can attack him if they want, but we understand the consequences of letting bureaucrats run things. We have witnesses who can testify about how this has impacted their businesses.

The speaker was asked if they would get rid of the Tesla and Starlink service at the White House. The speaker responded no, stating they may move the Tesla around a little bit, but that Starlink is a good service. When asked where they would move the Tesla, the speaker said they have a lot of locations. The speaker was then asked if they ever saw Elon Musk get physical with the treasury secretary. The speaker responded no, stating they had an argument, but didn't see any physicality. The speaker was then asked about a New York Times report alleging that Elon Musk was blurring the lines between recreational use of drugs and medicinal use towards the end of his time in the White House, and whether the speaker thought Musk ever had drugs at the White House. The speaker responded that they didn't know, and hoped not, wishing Musk well and stating they had a good relationship.

The speaker asks Elon if he would consider stopping financial aid to countries like Israel and Ukraine, and ending funding for "forever wars" that supposedly benefit the "deep state." Elon responds that government waste is staggering. He states that any expenditure should benefit American citizens, because the money being spent is the public's money. He adds that politicians often forget this, and that spending should be beneficial to the American people.

All the other side wants to talk about is Elon Musk, but where were they when Fauci was forcing vaccine and mask mandates? Or when Mayorkas was letting illegal aliens invade our country? Or when Cardona was targeting those who disagreed with his transgender ideology? Or when Gensler was blocking financial market growth? They didn't care because it benefited them. Musk is an employee of the President, and we have a mandate to do what he's doing. His job is to carry out the will of the people. The Democrats have grown and weaponized the administrative state, and people are fed up. We're talking about $2.7 trillion in improper payments since 2003, possibly the biggest money laundering scandal ever, and the other side doesn't care. Is it because this money funds their side? It funds media outlets that cover for them, left-wing NGOs, and transgender activism. This money, taken from Americans, is being used against them.

Instead of addressing wasteful spending, Democrats are attacking the person exposing it. Taxpayers want us to stop funding ridiculous projects, like the transgender comic example from USAID or Bert and Ernie on Baghdad TV. Elon Musk is revealing the federal government's actions, similar to what he did with Twitter. We found that big government pressured big tech to censor Americans. Mark Zuckerberg admitted the Biden administration pressured them to censor, and they complied, but won't repeat it. Musk is now doing this for the federal government, which we support. Democrats believe career bureaucrats should run the country, but we believe elected officials should make decisions. The person with 77 million votes wants Musk to expose government waste. We have witnesses, Miss Wade and Mr. Smith, who can testify to the impact of this administrative state on their businesses.

The speaker asks if Elon Musk starting a new political party worries the Trump administration. The secretary responds that the principles of Doge were very popular, but Elon Musk was not, according to polling. He believes the boards of directors at Musk's companies want him to run those companies, as he is better at that than anything else. The secretary imagines the boards of directors did not like the announcement and will encourage Musk to focus on business activities, not political activities.

I believe calling out Elon Musk is effective messaging when confronting the transformation of the US government. The American public wants us to bring real weapons to this fight for democracy and the country's future. It's important to push back, especially when someone like Marjorie Taylor Greene, who often talks about decorum, is being disingenuous. If she's going to make a mockery of hearings, we as Democrats need to match that energy. After those comments, we discussed Elon Musk's actions, like dismantling the Department of Labor, Education, and consumer protection agencies. It's vital to get the public's attention, call Elon Musk out, and show that Marjorie Taylor Greene isn't a serious legislator.

Mister President, what do you think about the Democrats' criticism regarding staff reductions by Elon Musk and Doge, claiming it's an unlawful power grab? Have you instructed Musk on what he cannot do? We haven't discussed specifics much. Musk has a capable team that knows what they're doing. They ask questions and can identify issues quickly. I've directed him to explore areas like education and military, where they've uncovered significant fraud and waste. While I may target specific areas, I believe there are many opportunities for improvement. As a government, we must remain open and transparent. If necessary, I can step in personally.

I had two questions regarding tariff revenue and the IRS. President Trump discussed replacing income tax with tariff revenue to combat waste, fraud, and abuse. The China tariff revenue, estimated between $500 billion and a trillion dollars over ten years, should facilitate the passage of a Republican bill. I also asked about comments regarding cutting $50 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse by unelected bureaucrats. The narrative from the president's critics is that Elon Musk is an unelected bureaucrat. Is one of Doge's objectives to get rid of the federal bureaucracy? The executive power is vested in the president. The existential threat to democracy is the unelected bureaucracy. President Trump is removing federal bureaucrats who defy democracy by failing to implement his lawful orders, which are the will of the whole American people.

President Trump promised to review federal spending, and that's what Musk is doing. Some Democratic colleagues are upset about this review, but it's necessary. For four years, the focus has been on who should pay more taxes, while Republicans are asking where the money went. Examples of questionable spending include $520 million for ESG investments in Africa and $45 million for DEI scholarships in Burma. Democrats are not defending this spending but are instead focused on process and authority. Musk has the president's backing to examine these expenditures. It would be beneficial to compile this spending into a booklet and publicly address each item, challenging Democrats to defend it, which they likely cannot do.

I know people who worked in the Reagan administration. When they asked the bureaucracy questions, they were often blocked and deterred because they weren't technical. Elon Musk's team bypassed this by directly accessing the tech systems. No president has ever done this. They found crazy things like payments to people with duplicate or no social security numbers, totaling up to a hundred billion dollars. Payments were also going to organizations like Internews Network, which promotes a left-leaning point of view, and to protesters worldwide. My team is being transparent about it. We went to the data, we found it. We've only been at this for twenty days, so give us a chance. We're already releasing a lot of information. People are trying to slow us down, but the biggest question is whether we can stop their grift.