Republican Senators Question Musk on DOGE Cuts, Gently Insisting on Input
Briefly

Elon Musk attended a Senate Republicans' luncheon to discuss his role in implementing significant cuts to the federal bureaucracy through the Department of Government Efficiency, an office he established. Despite carrying out mass firings with little to no input from Congress, the exchange with Republican senators was notably amicable. Senators sought to understand how they could better support Musk's initiatives and communicate effectively to their constituents about the changes being made. Musk encouraged direct communication and shared his personal phone number to facilitate this collaboration.
Mr. Musk encouraged senators to reach out with any concerns, emphasizing the importance of obtaining feedback and effectively responding to constituents.
Senator John Hoeven expressed the goal of working together to respond to constituents regarding the cuts Musk is making in federal bureaucracy.
Senator John Kennedy pointed out the discussion focused on making Musk's cuts permanent and improving the senators' communication about these changes.
Despite Musk's drastic actions, Republican senators have had few public complaints and are more interested in supporting his initiatives.
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