House Speaker Mike Johnson defended Elon Musk's role in assessing government efficiency, describing it as a necessary initiative for scrutinizing spending. He stated that the executive branch has the right to evaluate agency operations and criticized media overreactions regarding Musk's influence. Johnson emphasized the importance of congressional oversight and asserted that the scrutiny of government agencies is a positive, overdue step towards better using taxpayer resources. He dismissed concerns over a power grab, framing it as proper executive action within constitutional boundaries.
Johnson said the effort by Musk's DOGE to probe spending was a "long overdue" development, emphasizing the importance of scrutinizing government expenditures.
During a press briefing, Johnson stressed that the executive branch has the right to evaluate how agencies operate, countering claims of a power grab.
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