Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett had two choice words for Elon Musk wading into US politics and seemingly taking over large parts of the government infrastructure.
Following Trump’s return to the White House, Musk has been close by, with the pair taking a press conference in the Oval Office, doing a joint interview with Fox News, and introducing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Donald Trump’s first cabinet meeting of his second term ended up becoming an extended hour-long question and answer session between the president and reporters.
The person who dominated the meeting was not Trump or a cabinet member, but Elon Musk, who has become one of the president’s top advisers. At the meeting, the tech billionaire defended his efforts to slash federal government jobs but admitted his team will make mistakes along the way.
Jasmine Crockett was asked if she had a message to Elon Musk. “‘What would she say to him? Here was her answer: “F*ck off.”’
‘More democrats and third parties should have this energy tbh,’ said one person in response.
“Short, sweet, to the point! She speaks for all of us!” wrote another.
It comes as Jamieson Greer has been confirmed as the US Trade Representative to manage US trade policy, a top issue for Trump as the president charges ahead on promises to impose tariffs and other protectionist measures.
Democrats have slammed his appointment, saying he will just be a “rubber stamp” for Donald Trump’s decisions instead of formulating and carrying out policies in US economic interest.
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