Elon Musk is getting some (tentative) bipartisan interest as he heads to Capitol Hill

Published On Dec 5, 2024, 4:00 AM

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are scheduled to meet with Republican lawmakers in a Capitol Hill gathering to discuss their new initiative, the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE). This bipartisan interest in DOGE has attracted both Republicans and Democrats who are interested in finding ways to reduce ineffective government spending, particularly in defense. Musk's support for cutting military spending has found some echo among Democratic representatives. However, challenges remain regarding the feasibility of their ambitious goals, particularly concerning cuts to regulations and significant reductions in the federal budget. The focus will likely be on discussing potential bipartisan reforms, but there are notable ideological divides between Musk's and Ramaswamy's visions and those of some key Democrats.