Rep. Mike Thompson on Lack of Transparency with DOGE and the Trump Administration

Concerns Over DOGE and Government Data Access

• 🎯 Transparency is the core issue regarding the actions of the Trump Administration and DOGE (an entity seemingly related to Elon Musk).
• ⚠️ The American people are reportedly fed up with DOGE assessing government payment systems and taxpayer data.
• 📬 Treasury and DOGE have allegedly refused to answer letters, calls, and requests for information, prompting calls for them to testify before the committee.

Elon Musk's Conflicts of Interest

• 💰 Elon Musk receives billions in government contracts and has access to sensitive taxpayer data.
• 🧐 Concerns are raised about Musk not filing financial disclosures, disclosing conflicts of interest, or giving up control of companies receiving government funds.
• 📈 There are fears that this information could be used for personal gain, with Musk allegedly using the administration for his own benefit.

Allegations of Misuse of Power

• 🔍 DOGE has reportedly targeted numerous government agencies, including the Department of Labor, CFPB, USAID, and the SEC, many of which are investigating Musk or his businesses.
• 🚫 The claim is made that DOGE is not focused on waste, fraud, and abuse, evidenced by the firing of inspectors general.
• 🏛️ Instead, the focus is allegedly on passing bills that could negatively impact programs like Medicaid and extend tax cuts to the top 1%.

Republican Colleagues and Constituent Engagement

• 🗣️ Republican colleagues are accused of being tired of hearing from constituents concerned about Elon Musk and the Trump Administration.
• 🚫 They are reportedly refusing to call the secretary and Mr. Musk before the committee and are telling members to stop holding town hall meetings.
• 📉 This lack of engagement is seen as unprecedented and a refusal to meet with constituents concerned about these issues.

Call for Action and Transparency

• 📢 Rep. Thompson urges Republican colleagues to vote for a resolution demanding answers from the administration.
• 🗳️ The American people voted for change, not chaos, and did not vote to end Medicaid, fire veterans, or reduce Social Security.
• ✅ The resolution aims to achieve disclosure, transparency, and witness testimony to address constituent concerns.