AOC Reacts to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s DOGE Role

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sharply criticized the appointment of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to chair a new subcommittee. Greene’s role will join newly-elected President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Ocasio-Cortez noted, “She barely shows up and doesn’t read,” adding that it felt like giving “someone an unplugged controller.”

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s new role will include leading efforts to reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies and streamline federal operations. Greene stated that she is “delighted” to lead the subcommittee and vows to “root out every cent of waste and abuse.” However, her appointment has drawn criticism from the other side of the aisle.

AOC took to social media to ridicule the appointment, suggesting the partnership between Musk and Ramaswamy was ironic. “Absolutely dead because those two now get the ‘privilege’ to ‘work’ with MTG. That’s actually hilarious. Enjoy, guys!” she wrote, amplifying her disapproval with biting humor.

President-elect Trump unveiled the DOGE initiative as a cornerstone of his administration, emphasizing the need to “dismantle government bureaucracy” and eliminate excessive regulations. The new department, led by Musk and Ramaswamy, has ambitious plans to cut more than $500 billion in federal spending deemed unauthorized by Congress.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy laid out their views in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, focusing on regulatory inefficiencies and work-from-home policies. They argued: “If federal workers don’t want to show up, American taxpayers shouldn’t pay them for the Covid-era privilege of staying home.” Their controversial position has led to discussions about workforce restructuring.

Chairman James Comer endorsed Greene’s appointment and outlined the subcommittee’s goals. These include examining wasteful spending and reorganizing federal agencies. Greene’s team has already met with Ramaswamy to determine their approach, reflecting the early momentum in the initiative.

Despite Musk’s fame, watchdog group Public Citizen has raised concerns about his leadership. “Not only is Musk ignorant of government efficiency and regulation, his own companies regularly violate the rules he will be able to attack,” the organization argued. They called his role “the ultimate corporate corruption.”

One of DOGE’s most controversial proposals is reducing the number of federal employees and mandating a return to office work. Musk and Ramaswamy anticipate legal battles over these workforce changes. Their approach could lead to Supreme Court intervention on existing laws protecting public servants.

While concerns about rising federal debt resonate across party lines, critics are wary of DOGE’s methods and leadership. Some see the plan as overblown, especially its aggressive stance on cutting federal staff and regulations.

Trump has set a strict deadline for DOGE to achieve its goals by July 4, 2026. This timeline underlines the government’s urgency to implement major reforms. Whether the initiative succeeds or faces insurmountable challenges remains to be seen.

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