'Get rid of Elon': Jasmine Crockett says Trump is distancing from 'sinister', 'idiot' Musk
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Crockette appeared on Jimmy Kimmel's show on Wednesday night and said the incompetence at the federal level is incomprehensible.
"And when you bring up the idiot known as Elon Musk, he is not only like very sinister and has no idea of what he's doing and people are like, 'Oh no, he absolutely knows cuz he's the richest man in the world'. Like yes, he knows how to hire smart people, but don't conflate that and believe that he's the genius because he ain't," the Congresswoman who took part in 'Takedown Tesla' protest against Musk said.
"He has inflicted so much harm that even Trump doesn't want to talk about it. When was the last time you heard about Elon?" Crockett asked Kimmel. "Not much," Kimmel replied.
The Congresswoman said Trump is like 'get rid of Elon' after seeing his falling ratings every day. "But the stench ain't getting off of you, Trump honey. Because you are a problem. Elon is a problem. Pete is a problem," she said.
What does Elon Musk stepping down from DOGE mean?
Speculations have been rife that Elon Musk would be stepping down from his role in the Department of Government.
And the reasons are plenty: the widespread protest against him; and also the fact that as a special employee of the White House, his term would soon come to an end. Both Elon Musk and Donald Trump spoke about it previously. But now Musk has given a definite time period as he spoke to the investors.
Elon Musk said starting next month, he will be allocating more of his time to Tesla and he will spend a day or two on government matters -- as long as the President wants.
Trump once said he wants Elon Musk to continue as long as possible but Musk has to return to his core work as he owns several businesses.
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