Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) caused a social media firestorm after telling Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk to “f— off” in the latest example of her public opposition to the newly formed agency.
“F— off,” Crockett told reporter Joe Gallina outside Capitol Hill on Tuesday when asked what she would tell Musk if she could tell him anything.
Crockett’s reaction immediately drew blowback from conservatives on social media, who took issue with the liberal firebrand’s tone.
“The face of the American left, ladies and gentlemen,” conservative account Johnny MAGA posted on X.
Many Democrats in Congress have been highly critical of Musk and DOGE, arguing that the billions in cuts the agency has announced are slashing important government resources and being done too quickly.
“DOGE is pretty cruel. Let’s be blunt about that,” Hawaii Democratic Gov. Josh Green said during a press conference last week with other Democratic governors. “These are people in our states that have worked long careers, very dedicated servants, and they’re getting kicked out of their lives.”
A recent poll, amplified by Musk on social media, suggests that a majority of the American people support DOGE’s mission.
The Harvard CAPS-Harris poll revealed a majority of Americans support reducing wasteful government spending. Most voters agree there should be a government agency dedicated to efficiency and that DOGE is helping to make major spending cuts, the nonprobability-based poll found.
“…DOGE is pretty cruel. Let’s be blunt about that…”
I’ll tell you what’s cruel. Pretending to work for the American People while you milk the system!
DOGE wouldn’t be necessary if the radical Left hadn’t grown it into a tax eating monster!
Cruel is faking loyalty to your nation, while sabotaging it!
DOGE has a real challenge because it is doubtful they will receive the support they need. The government has never been about being efficient. In fact, the more money and people one has control of, the higher their grade level …. there is no “reward” for reducing staff or saving money. I would suggest looking at all the money spent in September when you are encouraged to spend all the money still available … you know buy new desks, computers, etc.