Behind Closed Doors

Seeing Trump and Musk

The confirmations of Tulsi Gabbard and RFK, Jr. look like they are on their way. Sad, but true.

It’s the activities of Elon Musk that are most concerning, and I spent some time today researching who’s doing what to stop him. A private citizen, he and his DOGE people now has access to the computer systems of some governmental departments.

Musk said last night: “If it’s not possible now, it will never be possible. This is our shot, This is the best hand of cards we’re ever going to have. If we don’t take advantage of this best hand of cards, it’s never going to happen.”

Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT), Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Representatives Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Gerry Connolly (D-VA) have all condemed Musk’s actions, and tried to enter the offices of USAID yesterday but were denied entry. Raskin said, “Elon Musk, you may have illegally seized power over the financial payment systems of the United States Department of Treasury, but you don’t control the money of the American people. The United States Congress does that — under Article I of the Constitution. And just like the president, who was elected to something, cannot impound the money of the people, we don’t have a fourth branch of government called Elon Musk. And that’s going to become real clear.”