Mr. Musk’s efforts have been met with criticism, both for their forcefulness and over their legality, particularly DOGE’s access to federal payment systems at the Treasury Department and moves to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Congressional Republicans welcome Mr. Musk’s involvement and see his work opening up new, more viable pathways to slashing federal spending.
“I’m at the point where I’m just glad it’s finally happening,” Rep. Aaron Bean, Florida Republican, said.