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House GOP Questions Musk's Leadership Amid Job Cuts

2/26/2025

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House Republicans voiced concerns about Elon Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in a private meeting.
GOP Rep. Austin Scott condemned Musk's "parasite class" remark, urging improved collaboration with federal agencies.
Most Republicans still back DOGE's mission to minimize government waste.
Speaker Mike Johnson highlighted the necessity of efficiency in government operations.
Musk's tenure has resulted in approximately 30,000 federal job cuts since DOGE's launch.

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House Republicans voiced concerns about Elon Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in a private meeting.
GOP Rep. Austin Scott condemned Musk's "parasite class" remark, urging improved collaboration with federal agencies.
Most Republicans still back DOGE's mission to minimize government waste.
Speaker Mike Johnson highlighted the necessity of efficiency in government operations.
Musk's tenure has resulted in approximately 30,000 federal job cuts since DOGE's launch.