Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett brought about a social media firestorm after telling Division of Authorities Effectivity (DOGE) chief Elon Musk to “f— off” within the newest instance of her public opposition to the newly fashioned company’s push to chop authorities waste and spending.Â
“F— off,” Crockett informed reporter Joe Gallina exterior Capitol Hill on Tuesday when requested what she would inform Elon Musk if she might inform him something.
Crockett’s response instantly drew blowback from conservatives on social media, who took difficulty with the liberal firebrand’s tone.
“The face of the American left, women and gents,” conservative account Johnny MAGA posted on X.
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Dem. Rep. Jasmine Crockett has been an outspoken critic of Elon Musk and DOGE. (Getty/AP)
“Stylish,” conservative commentator Benny Johnson posted on X.
“Jasmine Crocket = trash,” comic Tim Younger posted on X.
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The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, speaks on the Conservative Political Motion Convention on the Gaylord Nationwide Resort Resort And Conference Middle on Feb. 20, 2025 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Photos)
“Please make Jasmine Crockett the spokesperson of the Democrat Celebration,” former GOP congressional candidate Kathleen Anderson posted on X.
“Stylish as ever…,” Washington Examiner White Home correspondent Paul Bedard posted on X.
Crockett’s workplace didn’t reply to a request for remark from Fox Information Digital.
“The Veiw” co-hosts sat down with Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday for an interview. (Screenshot/TheView)
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Many Democrats in Congress have been extremely crucial of Musk and DOGE, arguing that the billions in cuts the company has introduced are slashing essential authorities sources and being completed too rapidly.
“DOGE is fairly merciless. Let’s be blunt about that,” Gov. Josh Inexperienced, D-Hawaii, mentioned throughout a press convention final week with different Democratic governors. “These are folks in our states which have labored lengthy careers, very devoted servants, and so they’re getting kicked out of their lives.”
A latest ballot, amplified by Musk on social media, suggests {that a} majority of the American folks assist DOGE’s mission.
The Harvard CAPS-Harris ballot revealed a majority of People assist lowering wasteful authorities spending. Most voters agree there ought to be a authorities company devoted to effectivity and that DOGE helps to make main spending cuts, the nonprobability-based ballot discovered.Â
