Left outraged over DOGE and Musk’s crusade against government waste

By willowt // 2025-03-17

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Democrat lawmakers staged a protest during President Trump’s joint address to Congress, holding signs reading “MUSK STEALS,” reflecting their opposition to Elon Musk’s efforts to reduce government waste through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
DOGE, led by Musk, has saved taxpayers $115 billion by cutting wasteful spending, but Democrats have criticized these efforts, accusing Musk of “stealing” funds they believe are theirs to control.
Critics argue that Democrats view taxpayer money as their own, opposing Musk’s transparency and efficiency measures that return funds to the Treasury and reduce corruption.
The Left’s resistance to DOGE mirrors past scandals like Solyndra and the Affordable Care Act, highlighting a pattern of prioritizing political power over fiscal responsibility.
The battle over DOGE represents a larger struggle between unchecked government waste and demands for accountability, with Musk and Trump symbolizing efforts to “drain the swamp” of corruption.

In a stunning display of political theater, Democrat lawmakers recently brandished signs reading “MUSK STEALS” during President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress. This childish stunt, coupled with nationwide attacks on Tesla dealerships, reveals a deeper truth about the Left’s obsession with controlling taxpayer dollars — and their utter disdain for accountability. At the heart of this controversy is Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), who has become the Left’s latest boogeyman. Musk, alongside President Trump, is delivering on a central campaign promise: draining the swamp of government waste, fraud and abuse. But instead of celebrating billions in taxpayer savings, Democrats are throwing tantrums. Why? Because, as AI & Crypto Czar David Sacks explains, they believe the money is theirs to waste.

The Left’s taxpayer entitlement complex

During a recent interview with Fox News’ Lara Trump, Sacks dissected the Democrats’ bizarre behavior. “I was at the State of the Union and up in the balcony. I was looking down at the Democrats holding up these silly little signs, and the sign that I saw the most was one that said ‘Musk Steals,’” Sacks said. “How is Elon stealing? He’s returning money to the Treasury. Then it hit me: They actually have come to believe that this taxpayer money is theirs, and by returning it to the Treasury, Elon is stealing from them.” Sacks’ observation cuts to the core of the issue. For decades, Democrats have treated taxpayer dollars as their personal piggy bank, funneling funds into bloated programs, corporate handouts and outright fraud. Now, with DOGE slashing wasteful spending and saving taxpayers 115 billion — 714 per taxpayer — the swamp is in an uproar. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), who leads the Senate’s DOGE caucus, highlighted one egregious example: “The Small Business Administration gave out more than $300 million in loans to thousands of children 11 years old and younger.” Thanks to DOGE, that contract was canceled, and the plants will now be watered for free. Yet, instead of applauding these efforts, Democrats are more upset about stopping waste than the misuse of tax dollars.

Musk derangement syndrome: A symptom of swamp fever

The Left’s hysteria has reached new heights, with Rep. James Comer (R-KY) dubbing it “Musk Derangement Syndrome.” Comer, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, defended Musk during a recent hearing, where Democrats labeled him an “unelected bureaucratic oligarch.” “I find it ironic they keep referring to Elon Musk as an unelected bureaucrat — or whatever their terminology they are using — when they stood silent over the past four years when unelected bureaucrats have been running our country,” Comer said. “They’ve been operating their agencies without any oversight, without any accountability, and they’ve been doing what they wanted to do.” Comer’s point is undeniable. For years, unelected bureaucrats have wielded unchecked power, wasting taxpayer dollars with impunity. Now, Musk’s transparency and efficiency are exposing their corruption, and they can’t handle it.

A historical pattern of waste and corruption

This isn’t the first time Democrats have fought tooth and nail to protect government waste. Recall the Obama-era scandals like Solyndra, where half a billion taxpayer dollars vanished into thin air, or the $2 trillion wasted on the Affordable Care Act’s failed exchanges. The Left’s resistance to DOGE is just the latest chapter in a long history of prioritizing political power over fiscal responsibility. Meanwhile, President Trump and Musk are delivering results. DOGE has already saved taxpayers $115 billion, and the savings keep growing. But instead of joining this effort to protect hardworking Americans’ money, Democrats are doubling down on their entitlement complex.

The stakes for America’s future

The battle over DOGE isn’t just about dollars and cents—it’s about the soul of our nation. Will we continue down the path of unchecked government waste and corruption, or will we demand accountability and efficiency? As Sacks aptly put it, “Elon isn’t stealing anything. He is making sure that the federal government is taking good care of our money and that we’re not wasting it, it’s not going to corruption or fraud, and I think that just has the swamp in an absolute tizzy because he, along with the president, and at the president's direction, they are draining the swamp.” The Left’s outrage is a sign that Trump and Musk are winning. But the fight is far from over. Americans must remain vigilant, holding their leaders accountable and demanding an end to the culture of waste that has plagued Washington for far too long. Sources include: ZeroHedge.com WashingtonExaminer.com KrebOnSecurity.com