Summary

Democrats attacked Elon Musk during the first House Delivering on Government Efficiency Subcommittee hearing, accusing him of illegally expanding his influence over federal agencies.

Representative Melanie Stansbury challenged Musk to testify under oath, while others criticized his access to sensitive government data and his role in firing five inspector generals investigating his companies.

Representative Greg Casar highlighted Musk’s $3 billion in federal contracts, contrasting it with Social Security benefits.

Marjorie Taylor Greene defended spending cuts, but Democrats mocked her leadership, with Robert Garcia sarcastically calling Musk “President Elon Musk.”