Morning Wire Tesla Attacks, DOGE, & Government Waste with Senator Marsha Blackburn | 3.29.25
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Mar 29, 2025 Senator Marsha Blackburn, a prominent Republican voice from Tennessee, discusses the alarming rise in organized violence against Tesla vehicles and calls for bipartisan condemnation of these acts. She critiques government spending under the current administration and discusses Dogecoin's mission to tackle waste. Blackburn also highlights Senate strategies aimed at reducing government expenses and making tax cuts permanent, while revealing the struggles within the Democratic Party as it grapples with key issues like crime and inflation.
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Resolution Condemning Anti-Tesla Attacks
- Senator Blackburn's resolution condemns attacks against Tesla owners, charging stations, dealerships, and facilities.
- She hopes for bipartisan support to label these acts as domestic terrorism.
Organized Attacks on Tesla
- Recent attacks on Tesla are allegedly organized and funded, potentially driven by disdain for Trump and Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
- The attacks are linked to DOGE's mission to eliminate government waste.
Senate's Role in Supporting DOGE
- The Senate aims to help the Trump administration by making the 2017 tax cuts permanent and addressing taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security.
- A rescission bill will codify DOGE spending cuts, aiming for a pre-COVID spending level and a balanced budget.