Democrat Rep. John Larson (D-CT) had a fiery meltdown during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on Wednesday, erupting in a red-faced rant against Elon Musk and his Republican colleagues. In a dramatic display, Larson shouted at the top of his lungs, demanding answers about Musk’s absence from the hearing.
“Where’s the independence of the committee? Where’s the legislature? We’re an equal branch of government, and you start off with a blather? And yet, look at the empty seats here,” Larson, 76, yelled.
“I’m sure he’s a genius, and a very credible person because of the wealth he’s accumulated,” Larson continued, his face visibly flushed as he gestured wildly. “But that does not put him above the law or the responsibility to come before this committee in this Congress!”
“If he’s so great, if these plans and all the fraud that he’s found are so imminent, why isn’t here explaining it!” Larson screamed, his voice cracking with intensity. “You know why. Because he’s out to privatize Social Security.”
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Elon Musk called Social Security a Ponzi scheme and Donald Trump called it a scam. Make no mistake – they want to slash & privatize Americans’ benefits.
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