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Slotkin hits at Musk and "gang of 20-year-olds" in rebuttal to Trump address


Published on 2025-03-05 02:01:30 - MSN
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  • Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin (Mich.) slammed Elon Musk's DOGE team that's radically transforming the federal government during her rebuttal to President Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday. Why it matters: In her brief remarks,

In her rebuttal to former President Donald Trump's address, Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) criticized Elon Musk and a group of young tech entrepreneurs, referred to as the "gang of 20-year-olds," for their influence on American politics and society. Slotkin highlighted the disparity between the tech moguls' visions for the future and the immediate needs of everyday Americans, suggesting that their focus on futuristic technologies and space exploration diverts attention from pressing issues like healthcare, education, and economic inequality. She emphasized the need for policies that address the tangible concerns of the American public rather than catering to the speculative and often elitist interests of Silicon Valley.

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