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Musk Resigns, Democrats Demand Testimony on Cryptocurrency Crisis

6/4/2025

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Elon Musk stepped down as a special government employee on June 1, 2025, igniting a firestorm of concern among Democrats like Rep. Wasserman Schultz and Rep. Dean over his departure and ongoing FBI matters. As President Trump pushes to make DOGE cuts permanent, they are gearing up to summon Musk for testimony on the cryptocurrency following the midterm elections.

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Elon Musk stepped down as a special government employee on June 1, 2025, igniting a firestorm of concern among Democrats like Rep. Wasserman Schultz and Rep. Dean over his departure and ongoing FBI matters. As President Trump pushes to make DOGE cuts permanent, they are gearing up to summon Musk for testimony on the cryptocurrency following the midterm elections.