Gerry Connolly: “But if your purpose is to demonstrate your engagement with Congress in trying to work through a solution to a problem…”

The law has to be abided by.

This threat is illegal, reckless, and yet another example of the cruel and arbitrary chaos Mr Musk is inflicting on the people's government and its dedicated public servants.

You have repeatedly portrayed Mr. Musk as the head of DOGE, including at an Oval Office press conference.

To ensure transparency on the authority you have granted Mr. Musk and the legal authority he has to direct DOGE, I request that you provide substantive documentation regarding his formal role.