Elon Musk's Influence on Congress Sparks Debate Over Role in Government

Democrats criticize Musk's sway over Republican lawmakers, while some GOP members embrace his leadership in shaping policy decisions.

Elon Musk's social media posts and influence reportedly derailed a bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) to prevent a government shutdown, leading to chaos in Congress.
Democrats allege Musk is wielding undue power over House Republicans and President-elect Trump, dubbing him 'President Elon' and warning of autocratic governance.
Republicans are divided, with some embracing Musk's leadership as a push for efficiency, while others criticize his interference and question his authority in legislative matters.
Musk has been appointed co-leader of Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aimed at slashing federal spending by trillions of dollars.
The breakdown of the spending deal has left Congress scrambling for a solution with less than 24 hours to avert a government shutdown.