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Fetterman blasts Musk over DOGE, IRS


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, February 17th 2025 at 18:20 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) went after tech billionaire Elon Musk over a report that his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been trying to access an IRS system. "I want to save billions of your money and make our government more efficient.

Senator John Fetterman criticized Elon Musk on social media after Musk suggested that the IRS could be funded by Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency known for its meme origins. Fetterman, who has been vocal about his disdain for cryptocurrency, responded to Musk's tweet by calling him a "terrible human being" and dismissing the idea as nonsensical. This exchange highlights the ongoing tension between traditional financial systems and the growing influence of cryptocurrencies, as well as Fetterman's personal stance against them. The interaction also reflects broader political and economic debates about the role and regulation of digital currencies in the U.S. financial landscape.

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