Elon Musk’s Washington adventure just hit an attempted Democrat-led roadblock. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) accused Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) of potential criminal activity during a Thursday appearance on MSNBC’s The Weeknight, as Breitbart reports. The allegations center on DOGE’s installation of servers in the White House complex.
Subramanyam claims that Musk’s DOGE team, tied to the office of presidential personnel, embedded itself across government agencies and may have broken laws over the past few months. Democrats are gearing up to investigate, with Subramanyam hinting at subpoenas if and when his party regains power. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Musk is packing his bags and leaving Washington.
The lawmaker's accusations kicked off on MSNBC, where host Symone Sanders raised concerns about DOGE’s reach. She noted that DOGE’s servers, believed to still be in the White House, gave Musk’s team access to every agency through the personnel office. This setup, Sanders implied, smells like a scandal waiting to be unpacked.
“Those servers are a big issue,” Subramanyam declared, vowing to dig deeper. But where’s the evidence of crimes? His vague claims of wrongdoing over “3 or 4 months” sound like a fishing expedition, not a slam-dunk case.
DOGE’s White House servers, installed during Musk’s stint, are at the heart of the controversy. Subramanyam’s team seems convinced these machines hold secrets that could tarnish Musk’s reputation and put him in legal jeopardy. Yet, without specifics, it’s hard to see this as more than political posturing.
The Virginia Democrat’s call for subpoenas feels like a preemptive strike. If Democrats regain control of the legislature, they’ll likely drag Musk before Congress to explain DOGE’s every move. Actions have consequences, but so do overzealous witch hunts.
Musk’s reported departure from Washington adds fuel to the fire. Subramanyam sneered that Musk is on an “image repair tour,” suggesting he’s dodging accountability. But maybe Musk’s just done with D.C.’s bureaucratic quicksand.
“The best way for him to repair his image is to reverse all the damage he did,” Subramanyam said. Damage? That’s a bold claim when the only “crime” mentioned is installing servers for government efficiency.
Sanders framed DOGE’s influence as insidious, with “tentacles” in every agency. Her dramatic flair paints Musk as some sort of Bond villain, but the reality might be far less cinematic. Streamlining government isn’t inherently evil, despite the left’s hysterics.
Democrats’ plans to investigate hinge on the party's ability to reclaim power, a not-so-subtle nod to political timing. Subramanyam’s promise to “find out” what happened suggests a long, drawn-out probe. Taxpayers might wonder if this is the best use of Congress’s time.
The servers, still allegedly in the White House, are what Democrats believe could be their golden ticket. They’re betting these machines hold evidence of Musk overstepping his bounds. But without public proof, it’s all speculation dressed up as justice.
Subramanyam’s rhetoric about crimes “coming to light” is confident but light on details. If he’s got the goods, he should spill them now, not tease a future inquisition. Transparency cuts both ways, congressman.
Musk’s DOGE was meant to trim government fat, not add to Washington’s drama. Subramanyam’s accusations risk turning a bureaucratic spat into a partisan circus. The MAGA crowd will see this as another swipe at a reformer challenging the swamp.
Sanders’ question about “what Democrats are going to do about the data” assumes there’s a smoking gun. But assumptions aren’t evidence, and DOGE’s servers might just be tools for efficiency, not espionage. The left’s eagerness to vilify Musk feels like a script they’ve run before.
Subramanyam’s crusade might rally his base, but it’s a risky bet. If the investigation flops, Democrats will look like they’re chasing shadows while Musk laughs all the way to X. Sometimes, the real crime is wasting everyone’s time.
