Former Rep. Charlie Dent criticized Elon Musk's increasing influence in the federal government, particularly regarding his role with USAID and other departments. Musk was appointed by Trump to suggest spending cuts, but his actions, including a push to abolish USAID, appear to overstep legal bounds and create turmoil within agencies. Dent emphasized that congressional appropriations must be honored and decried Musk's authority, suggesting that current government actions resemble an alarming purge. He called out the irrationality of targeting allies like Canada and condemned these developments as unprecedented and unacceptable.
Shuttering USAID is an egregious abuse of executive authority full stop. Elon Musk doesn't have the authority to shut it down.
When Congress passes a spending bill, that becomes law—it's a command. They're telling him how to spend the money.
What's happening right now in the federal government is absolutely beyond anything I've ever seen... This is outrageous.
The Canadian cemetery is right down the street from the American cemetery! They're not a threat! They're our dearest friends and allies.
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