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President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is still 46 days away, but Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are already going to work in their efforts to cut out wasteful government spending.
From the Associated Press: It’s DOGE time at the U.S. Capitol. Billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy arrived Tuesday on Capitol Hill meeting with legislators behind closed doors about President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to “dismantle” the federal government.
Trump tapped the two business titans to head his Department of Government Efficiency, tasked with firing federal workers, cutting government programs and slashing federal regulations — all part of what he calls his “Save America” agenda for a second term in the White House.
“We’re going to see a lot of change around here in Washington,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson, as Musk, with a small child on his shoulders, breezed by and into the private meeting.
That “small child on his shoulders” was Elon Musk’s 4-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii, or better known as X, who Musk often brings along to events he attends.
Multiple photos and videos were posted to social media showing the little boy riding along on his father’s shoulders through the U.S. Capitol building, still too young to realize the significance of the moment or that his father is the wealthiest man in the world. Clearly, he is enjoying ride, however.
Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers on government efficiency. pic.twitter.com/JEBFj0XbeJ
— CSPAN (@cspan) December 5, 2024
Elon Musk @elonmusk walks into meeting with incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
Musk will help lead the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and is meeting with lawmakers today. pic.twitter.com/NfjDe0XXME
— Andres Picon (@andpicon) December 5, 2024
Journalist George Behizy joked, “Barron Trump has met his match.”
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy just concluded their meeting with Republican Congressional members.
The major highlight of the day was Elon’s son, Emperor 𝕏, towering over everyone.
Barron Trump has met his match 😂 pic.twitter.com/vDnbLCD1A4
— George (@BehizyTweets) December 5, 2024
In other videos, the child is seen walking beside his father, holding his hand, as they are surrounded by a mob of cameras and reporters.
Elon Musk, leaving a meeting with incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), says: “I think we just need to make sure we spend the public’s money well.” Does not answer specific questions on defense cuts or the nature of his meeting with Thune.@medillonthehill pic.twitter.com/pQaVgJI294
— Eli Kronenberg (@EliKronenberg) December 5, 2024
Elon Musk on Capitol Hill this morning to meet with members of Congress about @DOGE
— America (@america) December 5, 2024
Little X was featured in many photos as Musk met with lawmakers in the Capitol.
Had a great meeting with Elon Musk. I’m looking very forward to working with him, @DOGE and the House Oversight Committee to get the back’s of the American taxpayers to cut wasteful government spending and eliminate unnecessary regulations. pic.twitter.com/QfEdlvf8A8
— James Comer (@JamesComer) December 5, 2024
Kids are life’s joy. Elon Musk and lil X today at the US capitol in a visit to Senate Majority Leader John Thune. pic.twitter.com/F55X0fLNzM
— Gail Alfar (@GailAlfarATX) December 5, 2024
Elon Musk met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill Thursday to stoke congressional enthusiasm for his ambitious effort to slash at least $2 trillion from the federal budget https://t.co/XE1VgThRas pic.twitter.com/Q9LZJHuCo3
— Bloomberg (@business) December 5, 2024
Elon Musk and Lil X spotted at Capitol Hill today on their way to meet with members of the GOP. pic.twitter.com/BtDMkVTRLy
— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) December 5, 2024
BREAKING: Elon Musk brought his son, Lil X, with him to Capitol Hill today. pic.twitter.com/t4Ng0kvmt7
— DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) December 5, 2024
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