Octavia Spencer Mocks Elon Musk's DOGE With 'The Help' Poop Pie Reference
The Oscar-winning actress used a famous scene from her film to criticize Musk's controversial advisory role and mass government layoffs.
- Octavia Spencer posted on Instagram referencing her iconic role in 'The Help,' offering a 'special ingredient' pie to Elon Musk and employees of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
- Spencer's post humorously criticized DOGE, a Trump-appointed advisory group led by Musk, for its role in cutting federal agencies and mass layoffs of government employees.
- The Department of Government Efficiency, while not an official government entity, has faced lawsuits questioning its constitutionality and Musk's authority within it.
- Spencer's post drew support from fellow actors and public figures, who joined in her satirical critique of Musk and DOGE's controversial actions.
- The backlash against DOGE includes concerns over its dismantling of federal programs and its push for sweeping import tariffs on Mexico and Canada.