Elon Musk posted a rude retort to Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) Wednesday after the California congressman explained why he missed a procedural vote calling on Musk to testify before Congress.
Khanna posted on X, "I would have voted yes. They called a procedural vote without notice & I like 8 others didn’t make it there on time. Musk’s attacks on our institutions are unconstitutional. He should be subpoenaed & answer to our committee. They should call the vote again with notice."
Musk responded to Khanna with, "Don't be a ----."
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When Trump first took office three weeks ago, Khanna got on board with Musk's desire to cut government waste through the new Department of Government Efficiency. He even declared to MSNBC, "Democrats can work with DOGE. I know exactly where to start."
However, Musk's rogue actions over the past weeks caused even Khanna to turn against his "attacks" on government institutions.
In addition to shutting down the USAID office, Musk also got access to sensitive Treasury Department payment information, including Social Security numbers.
On Wednesday, Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee moved to subpoena Musk to testify, but the vote failed 20-19.