Legal AF by MeidasTouch Marjorie Taylor Greene SCREWS Trump’s Plan with Elon
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Nov 23, 2024 Elon Musk's role in Trump's efficiency plans takes a hit with Marjorie Taylor Greene at the helm of a new subcommittee, which is unlikely to cut spending. The panel is deemed powerless, existing more as a symbolic gesture than a functioning entity. Infighting among Trump's inner circle raises questions about the effectiveness of their strategies. With Congress focused on culture wars, crucial economic issues remain unaddressed. Predictions suggest the panel will ultimately achieve little, despite cabinet-level cuts posing a separate threat.
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Musk Relegated To An Outsider Role
- Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy were relegated to an outside, advisory role rather than inside the administration.
- Michael Popok argues this shows Musk lost influence after clashes with Trump's inner circle.
Mar-a-Lago Blowup Over Picks
- Michael Popok recounts a reported blowout at Mar-a-Lago between Elon Musk and Trump insiders over personnel picks.
- He frames it as a sibling rivalry where Boris Epstein prevailed, pushing Musk outside the inner circle.
DOGE Is Just An Advisory Panel
- The so-called DOGE panel is a non-statutory, advisory blue-ribbon group without agency power.
- Popok says only Congress can create real departments and Musk won't head any official agency from that position.