Elon Musk Podcast Late last night Elon Musk Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Vivek Ramaswamy held an X Spaces event to discuss the newest efforts of DOGE to cut government
Feb 4, 2025
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, is joined by Sen. Joni Ernst, a U.S. Senator from Iowa committed to fiscal responsibility. They dive into the pressing issues of government transparency and inefficiency, particularly regarding USAID. Discussion includes the RAINS Act for reclaiming lawmaking power and strategies for cutting government waste. They emphasize the grassroots support for the DOGE initiative, urging community involvement to drive change. Expect insights on fiscal responsibility and reclaiming individual freedoms in governance!
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Low Office Attendance
- Only 6% of the federal workforce goes to the office daily.
- The U.S. Mint building in D.C. has broken windows and has become a homeless encampment.
Locality Pay Abuse
- A USAID employee used a fake address to get higher locality pay while living in another state.
- Their supervisor knew, and the IG ignored Ernst's investigation request.
Government Spending and Inflation
- Government spending causes inflation, making groceries more expensive.
- Overspending drives up interest rates, impacting mortgages, car payments, and credit cards.