Massachusetts Democrat Jim McGovern blasted Elon Musk on Wednesday, claiming his efforts were undermining the “values” of the United States and pledged to “fight” them.
“Elon Musk probably never stepped into public schools, his kids got private tutors and he doesn't understand it, he doesn't know what this is.” Digital after a rally against Doge Cuts to the Ministry of Education.
“Our teachers do an incredible job. They deserve respect. The Ministry of Education is more than just a line item,” he continued. “It represents real people, it represents our future. And yes, I'm mad.”
McGovern explained that the “single” Democrats are angry at reducing fraud and waste, but said education is not where to start.
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Dem. Rep. Jim McGovern opposed Elon Musk's efforts on Wednesday (Fox/Getty)
“We use colorful languages because we can't believe it at this point, and we're really upset about our Republican colleagues sitting there messing around with their thumbs. Challenge,” House Democrats continued. “But what do you know? Being in Congress is not screwing people, it's about helping people. And they grow their backbone, come here and join us, and this I opposed nonsense.”
McGovern argued that the Ministry of Education represents “not a line item” and “real people” who may lose important funds for children at school.
“I would like to start with the Department of Defense first, McGovern said. They have never been audited successfully. All these other departments and agencies are audited. But , Here's the deal. This is not about eradicating fraud, waste, or abuse. This is because they are closing key institutions in the sector, so they will be tax credits to billionaires and large corporations. It's about having money to give. They want while everyone else is screwed in. We can't stand it.”
Elon Musk describes the limestone mines used to process federal workers' retirement papers: “Like Time Warp.”
Elon Musk will talk to US President Elect Donald Trump and his guests as he watches the launch of the SpaceX Starship's sixth trial flight in Brownsville, Texas on November 19, 2024. (Brandon Bell via Reuters/File Photos/Pool)
“I mean, when was Musk the last time he entered public school?” McGovern said. “When was the last time you stepped into the supermarket? When was he actually spoke to real people? And as for this Doge, you can see the clearances that the mask has and the The young minions don't know. He's around him.”
“We don't know what kind of street they're experiencing all of this, but we need to worry, they're undermining our democracy here. They're undermining our values. I want to fight, I'm ready to do this fight.”
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Ranking member councillor Jim McGovern, D-Mass. will speak at the House Rules Committee meeting on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the U.S. Capitol. on Resolutions Condemning the Fear of Socialism. (Tom Williams)
When asked before Congress if Musk wanted him to answer questions, McGanban said he wanted to see Tesla and SpaceX CEOs testify under oath.
“I will, I want him to come before Congress. I want them to swear. So he can't lie. I mean, I saw that press conference and it was the strangest thing I've ever seen. So these guys, this is. You can't make something like this. ”
Doge's spending cuts have attracted the rage of many Democrats in recent weeks, prompting a rally where lawmakers have pledged to fight Musk's efforts.
The Department of Education, which Trump vowed to remove when he was on the campaign trail, is a particularly intense subject, and Trump recently suggested that he still intends to remove it and send an education decision to the state. did.
“Ah, I hope it closes soon. Ministry of Education. Trump said this week. “They ranked the top countries in the world. We are ranked 40th, but we are ranked 1st in one category. Cost per student. So we are We spend more per student than any other country, but we are ranked 40th.”
