Meeks says Congress must demand a full accounting of the damage Musk and DOGE caused
Gregory W. MeeksRanking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, in a statement quoted by Politico
In a statement quoted by Politico, Rep. Greg Meeks, the House Foreign Affairs ranking member, says Congress must demand a full accounting of the damage Musk and DOGE caused and that Democrats will not let anyone obstruct their oversight.
“Congress must demand a full accounting of the damage Mr. Musk and DOGE caused, and we will not let anyone obstruct our oversight”
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Democrats say Elon Musk's conflicts and DOGE work warrant investigation if they win Congress; Musk vows to 'come for' those behind it
Politico reported on October 20, 2026 that House Democrats are weighing investigations of Elon Musk if they win back congressional power in November, including his work at DOGE, his companies' federal contracts and his possible role in disrupting internet access for Ukraine's military. Musk responded on X that he would find out who is really pulling the strings and come for them.
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Politico reports that House Democrats are weighing investigations of Elon Musk and his companies if they win back congressional power in November, with comments from Reps. Pramila Jayapal, Zoe Lofgren, Gregory Meeks and Maxine Dexter. Musk's spokespeople did not respond to requests for comment.
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Politico reports that members of House Oversight and other panels want to examine Musk's role in eliminating over 250,000 federal jobs during his time at DOGE, withholding congressionally appropriated money and accessing sensitive government data.
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Politico reports that Meeks named Musk's part in what he called the cruel dismantling of USAID as a prime target for his panel next year.
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The case concerns Musk's conduct that Democrats say warrants investigation, including his work at DOGE. Meeks refers to the damage Musk and DOGE caused and calls for a full accounting of it, which condemns that conduct.
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