Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed Elon Musk as a “billionaire conman” at a Congressional committee meeting Tuesday that quickly went viral online.
Ocasio-Cortez, a vocal critic of corporate influence in government, dismissed Musk’s role at DOGE, calling out his lack of experience in public service and government operations.
WHY IT MATTERS: The appointment of billionaires like Musk to key government roles reflects the increasing capture of public institutions by the ultra-wealthy, undermining democracy and accountability.
THE DETAILS: In her video, Ocasio-Cortez made it clear she sees Musk as unfit for the job, saying, “Elon Musk is not a scientist, he is not an engineer. He is a billionaire conman with a lot of money.”
- She mocked the idea that Musk is an expert in government efficiency, adding, “If you all think he is an expert in that, I’ve got a bridge to nowhere to sell you.”
She emphasized that real lives are affected by government decisions and shouldn’t be left to billionaires who treat governance as a joke.
AOC: Elon Musk is not a scientist, he is not an engineer. He is a billionaire con man with a lot of money. pic.twitter.com/OVizJHitOf
— Winter’s Politics 🖤 (@WintersPolitics) February 25, 2025
WHAT’S NEXT: Ocasio-Cortez and other progressives are expected to continue pushing back against billionaire influence in government, advocating instead for policies that center working people rather than corporate elites.