DOGE’s Musk Speaks Directly to GOP Lawmakers: BGOV Starting Line

March 5, 2025, 12:07 PM UTC

Yesterday Trump, Today Musk

President Donald Trump had his say. Next his government-slashing guru, billionaire Elon Musk, weighs in with a private briefing for House Republicans.

“There’s a lot of excitement about what DOGE is doing and some questions, and he’ll be able to answer the questions of members there,” Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said.

Musk’s government cost-cutting effort — the Department of Government Efficiency — is being felt across the country, and House members are fresh from face-to-face constituent interactions during last week’s district work period.

Some of them were stung by viral town hall exchanges with angry constituents ...

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