Is the U.S. Congress Powerless Against Elon Musk's D.O.G.E?

In a shocking development in the US political scene, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley has admitted that Congress is almost powerless in the face of a series of large-scale resource cuts carried out by Elon Musk. According to a report from RadioIowa, Grassley stated, “Congress has no choice but to complain,” emphasizing that these actions all fall within the executive authority guaranteed by President Donald Trump. The Judicial Power and Role of Trump Grassley asserts that, according to the U.S. Constitution, “All federal government executive power is concentrated in the President’s office.” This means that no matter how much opposition Congress may have, decisions regarding downsizing and merging federal agencies still fall under the jurisdiction of the executive branch. Of note, Elon Musk has established the “Department of Government Efficiency – D.O.G.E(,” an initiative fully supported by President Trump, demonstrating the close connection between these two figures in reforming the state machinery. Special Interview on Fox News In that context, Trump and Musk are about to appear in a live interview on Fox News with host Sean Hannity – the first conversation since Trump returned to the office last month. Excerpts released by Fox News show Elon Musk candidly sharing about his switch from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. “I used to be adored by the left, but not anymore, because I support Trump,” Musk stated. He also criticized the opposition, saying that they suffer from “Trump Derangement Syndrome” – a phenomenon that overwhelms reason with extreme emotions and a lack of ability to objectively receive arguments. Warning About Conflict of Interest and the Role of SpaceX Meanwhile, Trump revealed that before the changes took place, he directly warned Elon Musk about potential conflicts of interest between his private companies and government projects. “I told Elon directly: You can’t participate in government projects and interfere with your own company’s operations,” he said, especially when SpaceX - Musk’s company - is carrying out contracts with NASA. Cutting the Machine and the Collapse of Federal Agencies Without hesitation, Elon Musk has taken a series of bold actions to reduce the scale of government agencies. One of the most shocking steps is the closure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – an agency established after the 2008 financial crisis to protect consumers from bank fraud and risks from fintech companies. Musk announced this decision in a post on X )formerly Twitter( with the content “CFPB RIP” accompanied by a tombstone emoji, clearly expressing contempt for financial oversight mechanisms. The Expansion of Power Through the X Platform Not stopping there, just a few days before shutting down CFPB, Musk’s X platform signed a deal with Visa to launch the “X Money Account” - a strategic move to turn X into an “all-in-one app”. Accordingly, X will not only be a social network but also provide banking services, support artificial intelligence and many other utilities. Critics warn that excessive concentration of functions on a single platform may create conditions for the spread of extreme information and uncontrolled content. The Global Ramifications and Unexpected Encounter Aside from the internal turmoil within the US government, a report from the Financial Times reveals another interesting detail related to foreign affairs. When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Washington for an official working visit, he expected a meeting at the state level. However, to his surprise, Modi instead found himself in dialogue with three of Elon Musk’s children and one of their mothers - a meeting that many see as a sign of disruption in international political protocol, as well as an indication of Musk’s increasingly expanding influence on economic and political decisions. Conclusion Recent developments indicate a strong shift in the global political and economic landscape, with a high concentration of judicial power and unilateral decisions from the leadership potentially leading to profound changes in the state governance structure. Whether in support or criticism, the actions of Elon Musk and Trump are raising significant questions about the balance of power between branches of government and the influence of private interests in state decisions. As a result, citizens and analysts need to be vigilant and closely monitor the implications that may arise from these profound ‘reforms’. DYOR! )GeopoliticalImpactOnBTC $DOGE {spot}(DOGEUSDT)