After midterm wins, Democrats set sights on Elon Musk probe, while Pritzker draws surprising line on DOGE
Calls for a DOGE inquiry
Raskin, a Maryland Democrat, and Pritzker, an Illinois Democrat, have called for scrutiny of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Musk previously led the initiative. Raskin told Fox News Digital that he had no specific investigative plan. He said he believed at least one committee would examine DOGE, describing its work as a failure for the country.
Midterm wins shape debate
The calls came after Democrats won midterm races and began urging the party to examine alleged corruption within the Trump administration. The effort has brought renewed attention to Musk’s role in DOGE.
Musk helped launch the department early in President Donald Trump’s second term. The initiative was intended to identify waste and improve transparency around federal spending.
Scope remains uncertain
Raskin’s remarks pointed to a possible committee inquiry, but he did not outline its scope or timing. The report does not describe a formal investigation already underway. The account identifies both Raskin and Pritzker as supporters of an investigation, while quoting only Raskin on his expectations for committee action. It provides no specific details about Pritzker’s position beyond his call for an inquiry.
Key points
- Jamie Raskin and JB Pritzker called for an investigation into DOGE.
- Raskin said he expected at least one committee to investigate the department.
- Musk helped launch DOGE during the early part of Trump’s second term.
- The initiative was intended to address waste and transparency in federal spending.