Democrats welcome Musk to 'slash Pentagon' spending in a DOGE about-face

Several progressive Democrats and left-leaning organizations urged Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency to take aim at portions of the Defense Department’s “oversized budget,” a clear difference in messaging from Democratic leadership.

“It’s time for Republicans to understand the reality that national security also means health and housing and financial security, but no — the Republicans and Donald Trump want to spend more on a Star Wars missile defense and nuclear arsenal,” Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) said, standing at a podium Tuesday with a sign that said, “Slash the Pentagon.”