{"id":2401918,"date":"2025-02-12T15:05:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T20:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-democrats-want-musk-to-testify-but-republicans-insist-it-would-be-waste-of-time-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-02-12T15:07:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T20:07:11","slug":"house-democrats-want-musk-to-testify-but-republicans-insist-it-would-be-waste-of-time-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-democrats-want-musk-to-testify-but-republicans-insist-it-would-be-waste-of-time-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"House Democrats want Musk to testify but Republicans insist it would be waste of time &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-democrats-want-musk-to-testify-but-republicans-insist-it-would-be-waste-of-time-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2401918&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>House Democrats are pushing for Elon Musk to \u200dtestify before Congress regarding his involvement with\u2064 the\u2064 Trump management\u2019s Department of Government Efficiency, amid criticisms from fellow lawmakers. The recent hearing, chaired by Rep.Marjorie \u200ctaylor Greene (R-GA),focused\u200c on government waste and highlighted a divide between Democrats and Republicans. \u200dGreene positioned the subcommittee as an ally of Musk \u200band Trump against government inefficiency, \u2063while Democrats \u200ccriticized Musk for allegedly undermining federal operations\u2062 in their quest to reduce waste.<\/p>\n<p>Democratic subcommittee members, including Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), urged Musk to engage with congress in a more formal setting,\u2062 asserting\u2062 that transparency is crucial. Meanwhile, \u200dattempts to \u2062subpoena Musk went unfulfilled \u2063due to a narrow vote against it. Democrats accused the hearing of serving more as a platform for partisan theatrics than addressing \u200cthe intended issues.<\/p>\n<p>Republicans,though,defended Musk,claiming Democrats were more interested \u2063in political grandstanding than genuine\u2064 efforts to mitigate waste. Remarks\u2064 during the hearing reflected\u2064 ongoing tensions,as Democratic representatives expressed disdain for the direction of the subcommittee,while\u200c Greene and her supporters called for unity in\u200b addressing governmental inefficiencies. the contentious atmosphere\u2063 underscored the ongoing struggle between Democrats and Republicans \u2062on\u2062 how best \u200dto\u200c approach government oversight and\u2063 accountability.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">House Democrats want Musk to testify but Republicans insist it would be waste of time<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1991497\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/house-democrats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Elon Musk\">Democrats<\/a> on the House <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/department-of-government-efficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"DOGE\">DOGE<\/a> subcommittee continuously pushed for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/elon-musk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Elon Musk\">Elon Musk<\/a> to testify before Congress on his actions with the Trump administration&rsquo;s Department of Government Efficiency.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The hearing on Wednesday was the first of the new subcommittee, which is being chaired by Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/marjorie-taylor-greene\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Marjorie Taylor Greene\">Marjorie Taylor Greene<\/a> (R-GA). Greene billed the subcommittee as fighting the &ldquo;war on waste shoulder to shoulder with President Trump, Elon Musk and the DOGE team,&rdquo; during her opening remarks, and hoped to partner with Musk for cuts to government waste.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats took an adversarial stance toward Musk, with subcommittee ranking member Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) taking shots at President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Donald Trump\">Donald Trump<\/a> and Musk for &ldquo;recklessly and illegally dismantling the federal government&rdquo; in their efforts to cut waste, and invited Musk, who heads DOGE, to testify.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are well aware that you are eager to engage with members of Congress on social media, but we&rsquo;re not here to play. If you have serious desire to engage in democracy and transparency, we welcome you to the Oversight Committee. Come and testify in front of the American people under oath because we want to know what you&rsquo;re up to,&rdquo; Stansbury said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene (R-GA), presides over a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency hearing on &ldquo;The War on Waste: Stamping Out the Scourge of Improper Payments and Fraud&rdquo; on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Democrats wanted to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3312002\/democrats-elon-musk-subpoena-attempt-temper-trump-gaza-uproar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"subpoena\">subpoena<\/a> Musk during a House Oversight Committee hearing last week, but the vote failed, 19-20, with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) not voting.<\/p>\n<p>Greene told reporters after the hearing that bringing Musk in to testify before Congress would be counterproductive, claiming that Democrats would just use the opportunity to &ldquo;berate&rdquo; and &ldquo;attack&rdquo; him.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think Democrats want Elon Musk in front of the committee so they can berate him, attack him, and harass him. Right now, President Trump, myself, and many others really want Elon Musk to stay focused on what he&rsquo;s doing, and that is rooting out the waste, fraud, and abuse that has continued on for years within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-instructs-fed-agencies-to-say-biden-harris-administration-report-says\/\" title=\"White House Instructs Fed Agencies To Say \u2018Biden-Harris\u2019 Administration, Report Says\">federal government agencies<\/a>,&rdquo; Greene said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;At this time, they&rsquo;re working very hard, and they&rsquo;re finding out incredible information. It&rsquo;s unreal what they found out,&rdquo; Greene added.<\/p>\n<p>Musk was not present at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/missouris-republican-governor-says-gop-lawmakers-tried-to-embarrass-him-in-disgusting-scheme\/\" title=\"Missouri\u2019s Republican Governor Says GOP Lawmakers Tried To \u2018Embarrass\u2019 Him In \u2018Disgusting Scheme\u2019\">packed committee hearing<\/a>, but he was a looming presence. Democrats frequently mentioned the billionaire DOGE head throughout the hearing on improper payments and fraud.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3318065\/mtg-mocked-by-house-democrat-musk-picture-first-doge-panel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"mocked\">mocked<\/a> Greene and Musk by offering up a photo of Elon Musk as a &ldquo;dick pic&rdquo; and said that Musk wants to &ldquo;hurt people&rdquo; while giving &ldquo;it to themselves, their companies, and their billionaire friends.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Another Democratic firebrand, Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX), took shots at Trump for dismissing inspectors general who were also looking into Musk&rsquo;s companies and claimed Republicans were prioritizing &ldquo;billionaire tax cuts.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) points to an image of Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., during a House Oversight Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. The subcommittee is holding its first hearing, titled &ldquo;The War On Waste: Stamping Out the Scourge of Improper Payments and Fraud.&rdquo; Photographer: Daniel Heuer\/Bloomberg via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;This will not be a subcommittee dedicated to making government efficient for everyday people. It&rsquo;s about helping Elon Musk and Donald Trump be as efficient as possible in robbing our government and handing out our government services to the rich. So this seems that this subcommittee is a sham, a total sham,&rdquo; Casar said.<\/p>\n<p>Republicans on the subcommittee chided their Democratic colleagues for their criticism of Musk and argued they were not focusing on the purpose of the hearing. Rep. William Timmons (R-SC)&nbsp;responded to Garcia&rsquo;s antics by saying it was &ldquo;sad&rdquo; they could not take the hearing seriously. Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) took aim at Democrats for leaving before the two-hour-long hearing ended and for focusing all their attacks on Musk.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If we&rsquo;ve learned anything so far, it&rsquo;s that Republicans want to cut waste, fraud, and abuse from our federal government and save taxpayer dollars, and Democrats want to grandstand and play politics. We can see right now, even of the six Democrats on this committee, only one can even be bothered to stay for the duration of this hearing,&rdquo; Gill said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;All we&rsquo;ve heard about for most of this hearing from the other side of the aisle is Elon Musk. Elon Musk. Elon Musk, unelected bureaucrat. I&rsquo;d like to ask if Democrats really care about <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">unelected bureaucrats making decisions<\/a> over our lives,&rdquo; Gill added, questioning why Democrats were OK with past instances of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-ralph-norman-warns-of-ticking-time-bomb-as-interest-burden-grows\/\" title=\"Rep. Ralph Norman cautions about growing interest burden as ticking time bomb.\">bureaucrats making policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Greene believed her first hearing leading a subcommittee was &ldquo;extremely successful,&rdquo; and the Georgia Republican said she is hopeful Democrats will work to advance the committee&rsquo;s work to cut waste.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I welcome any work to stop waste, fraud, and abuse by Democrats. I completely welcome it. I heard of a few of the Democrat members in there sounded serious about it, but also, I saw some others use their five minutes to attack President Trump, attack Elon Musk, attack me, and basically make political theater of the whole thing,&rdquo; Greene said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1991497\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1991497\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Democrats seek Musk&#8217;s testimony, while Republicans call it a waste<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2638,"featured_media":2401919,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mtg-committee-doge-hearing-.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[34558,33723,50277,3756],"class_list":["post-2401918","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-congressional-hearing","tag-house-democrats","tag-musk-testimony","tag-republicans"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mtg-committee-doge-hearing-.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2401918","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2638"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2401918"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2401918\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2401922,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2401918\/revisions\/2401922"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2401919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2401918"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2401918"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2401918"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}