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There's support for clearing government waste on both sides, but also concern about the access Musk and Doge staffers have to sensitive data, especially given Musk's investments with China. As a congressman, I can say that the IRS has been a nightmare. When I write letters of concern for my constituents, it takes up to six months to get a response. The IRS has hundreds of groups with access to sensitive information, yet there were no complaints. Now that Elon Musk is involved and potentially making changes, suddenly everyone is upset. If you have nothing to hide, you have no reason to be asking questions. Congressmen will be in trouble when this paper trail leads back to them.

During a press conference with Donald Trump, Elon Musk's presence and focus raised concerns. It appeared to be a PR move to counter Musk's declining popularity, while also serving Trump's image. Transparency is the key issue. Musk claims full transparency, but his actions don't align. I don't believe Musk is being transparent, especially considering his companies' contracts with government agencies. He has access to a lot of data and information, and controls contracts for Tesla, SpaceX, and others. It's about more than just contracts and money, it's about control. By controlling information, he controls the lifeblood of his companies. This information could be shared with other tech billionaires, enriching them all.

People are saying Elon is going to steal everyone's money, but that's not what he's doing. He's a super genius who's been messed with by three-letter agencies. Because he helped Donald Trump get into office, he started looking into corruption. These agencies messed with the wrong guy because Elon is going to hunt them down and find out what's going on. This is a good thing for everyone. We have a brilliant mind examining these corrupt systems and bringing in a bunch of smart people to help.

I think Elon Musk should not be involved with our departments. We want accountability for the homeless and those with mental illness on the streets. We don't want a nonelected man, appointed by the president, causing people to lose their jobs and homes. What do I tell the American people? Hi, how are you? Should we audit your taxes?

**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.

The press conference with Trump and Musk seemed like a PR stunt to combat Musk's declining popularity. My Republican colleagues are shocked by how unpopular he's become among their constituents. It felt like Trump was trying to assert his authority. I'm calling for transparency from Musk, demanding he release his financial disclosures. His claim of full transparency doesn't align with efforts to keep records private. Musk has access to a lot of data through government contracts, which creates potential conflicts of interest with his companies like Tesla and SpaceX. I think he's giving a new meaning to the word corruption. While Musk is the richest man, this isn't just about money; it's about control. He can use information to enrich himself and his billionaire friends.

I don't think there's been transparency. Routine announcements are being made about findings, and questions are being invited daily. But providing data for the evidence that is being presented isn't happening. The White House has provided information, but these claims seem to be dismissed. Information is being provided; it just isn't believed.

Elon Musk's cooperation and technical relationships with other countries are being scrutinized, although there is no suggestion of any wrongdoing. It is important to examine this matter, but I won't elaborate further.

I've had many discussions with Elon Musk, and while he's brought up some interesting ideas, there have been instances where I've disagreed. He's done a commendable job uncovering fraud in USAID, revealing significant mismanagement and questionable spending. The train project between Los Angeles and San Francisco stands out as particularly poorly managed, with costs spiraling out of control. It's astonishing that the budget could have provided luxury transportation for everyone involved, yet the project is now significantly shorter and located far from the main cities. I plan to launch an investigation into this matter, as the scale of the overruns is unprecedented and unacceptable. This situation needs thorough scrutiny to understand the extent of the mismanagement.

My Reagan administration mentors couldn't penetrate bureaucratic obfuscation because they lacked technical expertise. Elon Musk's team gained direct access to tech systems, a first for any administration. They bypassed gatekeepers and uncovered shocking data. We're talking payments to people with duplicate or no social security numbers, totaling up to $100 billion. Funds were also traced to entities like Internews Network, pushing a specific viewpoint globally, and even to protesters worldwide. We're being transparent about it; we accessed the data directly and exposed it. It's only been twenty days, and we're already releasing a lot. People are trying to slow us down, but the main question is can we stop their grift?

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.

There's graft occurring, and the left is upset because Elon Musk bravely stated there is a paper trail that will expose where taxpayer money is going, likely into politicians' pockets. In the past, it's been documented to go into campaigns, but now, people, possibly even members of Congress, should go to jail if they or their family members are profiting from this. Billionaires form NGOs with prominent board members, and the government dumps stolen taxpayer money into them, which is then filtered out among board members and political friends. Musk will document this, which is why there's such a strong reaction. Many prominent Democrats have ties to these NGOs, including Obama's transportation secretary, Biden's EPA chief, Nancy Pelosi, and Gavin Newsom. The hope is to prevent America from going bankrupt.

Tomorrow, I will hold a news conference to reveal the names of entities receiving hundreds of millions, even billions, of dollars. If you believe these entities deserve the funding, you shouldn't be a reporter. Billions are being wasted illegally, and I believe kickbacks are involved. When someone gets millions for a mere fifteen-minute assessment, that money is coming back somehow. This corruption significantly harms our country through massive expenditures. I reviewed 200 expenditures and found only three reasonable. We'll discuss this further tomorrow. I commend Elon Musk; despite daily abuse, he has uncovered more than anyone else. His team of geniuses, starting with 12 and now almost a hundred, is helping expose massive fraud.

There's tremendous fraud and abuse happening, and I'm holding a news conference tomorrow to reveal some of the entities that have received hundreds of millions, even billions of dollars. It's hard to believe this kind of fraud can occur. When you see billions being wasted illegally, there's likely kickbacks or corruption involved. Millions are given for minimal effort, and that money comes back in some form. They're spending massive amounts of money on ridiculous items. Out of 200 expenditures I reviewed, only three seemed reasonable. I commend Elon for his work in uncovering this fraud. He doesn't need to do this, especially with the abuse he faces. He and his team, which started with 12 people and has now grown to almost a hundred, have found more than anyone else could. People are joining to help because there's massive fraud.

The left is not worried about democracy, they are worried about being exposed. All the shady things they've been doing in the dark with American tax dollars is about to come to light. If they had nothing to hide, they wouldn't be going so crazy about it. A defensive reaction to an accusation can indicate guilt. We're seeing a bunch of guilty politicians complaining after Elon Musk has been going into the books and finding hundreds of millions of our tax dollars going to nonsense. Just yesterday, we saw Elon talking about investigating federal employees who have a high net worth despite low pay. For many years, many people were afraid of the government. Now the tables are turning and the government is afraid of the people. It's all coming out now.

I think it's one thing to criticize Elon Musk or Doge, but to only do that and criticize the way Elon talks about or uncovers fraud and waste, and not the waste and fraud itself, reminds me of a situation. Imagine you confront someone about cheating with evidence, and they respond with, "You went through my phone? How can we be together if you don't trust me?". Can we not talk about what was found now? It's the same thing here. If you find issues with the way things are being done, but there's no mention of what was found, which should bother you, then we have a problem.

I believe this administration wants to be transparent, and the media is watching them closely. I wouldn't fear any congressional investigation were I them. But by definition, they haven't been transparent. They aren't providing data to back up their claims. The White House is providing information, but some choose not to believe it. I think it's unwise to just blindly believe what they say. Do I believe there are kickbacks from USAID? I believe there's waste, fraud, and abuse. If you believe that, then it's possible they're finding and sharing information about it. I agree that providing data is important. I'd like regular reports, whether they're successful or not. Everyone would want to know if someone received kickbacks of tens of millions of dollars.

Mister President, what do you think about the Democrats' criticism of the staff reductions by Elon Musk and Doge, claiming it's an unlawful power grab? Have you restricted Musk in any way? We haven't discussed much. He has a capable team that knows what they're doing. They ask questions and can quickly identify issues. I've directed him to explore areas like education and military, where they're uncovering significant fraud and waste. I identify targets for investigation, and while there may be areas we won't touch, I believe everything is worth examining. As a government, we need to be transparent, and I'm willing to take action if necessary.

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'm concerned about the immense power Elon Musk could wield over Americans and I believe we must resist this. It's imperative to fight back against such concentrated control. We need to investigate potential illegal activities when vast sums of money vanish. If we avoid scrutiny, fail to question, and neglect to expose these issues, we'll remain ignorant of the truth. It's our responsibility to uncover these financial mysteries and make them public.

We discussed specific areas with Elon Musk, and I'm encouraged by his disclosures. There's potential here that hasn't been fully realized. There's definitely pushback from those who would be implicated if the truth comes out. This town is crooked, and it looks like Elon Musk might be the one to straighten things out. I think using the decision package process is a good avenue to pursue. America will demand action. As for getting in touch with Musk, just send up the bat signal. I encouraged him to move as fast as possible. We also discussed the VA, specifically those 50 and older drawing checks. I believe waste, abuse, and fraud can offset the cuts, especially as people return to work. I'd like to see codification happen as soon as possible.

Elon Musk's cooperation and technical relationships with other countries are being scrutinized, although there is no suggestion of any wrongdoing. It is important to examine these connections, but I won't elaborate further.

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.