The article critiques Elon Musk's influence over U.S. federal agencies, emphasizing that his role as a 'special government employee' does not grant him power over Congress. Rep. Ilhan Omar and other Congressional members assert that Congress retains control over federal funding and policy. They express concern over Musk's plans to restructure or eliminate programs like USAID, describing his actions as a constitutional crisis. The commentary underscores the importance of democratic checks on individual power within the government.
The idea that a billionaire can wake up one day and decide to end life-saving international aid programs is undemocratic and outright dangerous.
Musk's assignment as the Trump administration's 'special government employee' does not make him more powerful than the Congress of the United States.
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