Two Home Democrats, Reps. Judy Chu and Gwen Moore, unexpectedly entered Home Speaker Mike Johnson’s workplace throughout a scheduled assembly with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Home Methods and Means Chair Jason Smith, demanding to know why Elon Musk’s Division of Authorities Effectivity crew had entry to federal fee system information on the Treasury Division. In response to a witness, regardless of the lawmakers’ aggressive strategy, Speaker Johnson graciously allowed them into his workplace to listen to their issues.
The confrontation occurred on the identical day Republicans blocked a Democratic try and subpoena Mr. Musk, who was just lately appointed as a particular authorities worker. Though Treasury Secretary Bessent had already departed when the Democrats arrived, they managed to fulfill with Speaker Johnson. Rep. Moore expressed explicit concern that even the Speaker appeared unsure concerning the extent of Mr. Musk’s entry to delicate taxpayer information.
The Democratic lawmakers raised particular issues concerning the potential misuse of delicate taxpayer info, the extent of entry granted to Mr. Musk’s associates and their supposed use of the data. In response, Speaker Johnson indicated that the Home Methods and Means Committee would maintain a listening to on the matter the next week.
The incident highlights rising tensions between Democrats and Republicans over Mr. Musk’s involvement in authorities operations.
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