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Lawmakers flooded with calls about Elon Musk: ‘It is a deluge on DOGE’

  • Lawmakers are receiving an unprecedented volume of calls, with 1,600 calls per minute reported by Lisa Murkowski, compared to the usual 40 calls per minute.
  • Concerns from constituents focus on Elon Musk's access to government systems and the lack of transparency regarding his actions in the federal government.
  • Senators are feeling pressure from angry constituents about Musk's influence and activities, with Senator Tina Smith noting, 'People are really angry.'
  • Senator Angus King described the situation as a combination of 'fear, confusion and heartbreak' regarding the importance of government programs.
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Face the Facts: CT congressman breaks down concerns about DOGE

Rep. Joe Courtney (D-2nd District) talks about what he calls a “tumultuous” three weeks in Congress. Courtney said his phones in Connecticut and Washington have been ringing off the hook with concerns regarding Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

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'People are really angry': Lawmakers facing voter blowback over Elon Musk's chaos

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are feeling the wrath of constituents as their phone lines light up with complaints, worries and confusion over Elon Musk's efforts to gut government programs and fire longtime civil servants.According to a report from the Washington Post, phone lines are jammed ...

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Senators Flooded With Furious Phone Calls About DOGE And Musk

Sen. Lisa Murkowski said the Senate’s phones were receiving 1,600 calls each minute, compared with the usual 40 calls per minute.

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'People are really angry': Fury over Musk and DOGE triggers spike in calls to Congress

Members of Congress say they are being flooded with calls from angry constituents about President Donald Trump’s Director of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk, and what he is doing inside the federal government.“Senators’ phone systems have been overloaded, lawmakers said, with some voters unable to get through to leave a message. The outpouring of complaints and confusion has put pressure on lawmakers to find out more about Mus…

·Washington, United States
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'People Are Really Angry': Fury Over Musk and DOGE Triggers Spike in Calls to Congress

Members of Congress say they are being flooded with calls from angry constituents about President Donald Trump’s Director of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk, and what he is doing inside the federal government. “Senators’ phone systems have been overloaded, lawmakers said, with some voters unable to get through to leave a message. The outpouring of complaints and confusion has put pressure on lawmakers to find out more about Mu…

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Lawmakers flooded with calls about Elon Musk: ‘It is a deluge on DOGE’

Angry and confused constituents have flooded the phone lines at the US Capitol this week, many of them asking questions about billionaire Elon Musk’s plans.

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Political Wire broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, February 7, 2025.
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