John Garamendi, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California’s 8th district, has recently shared his views on social media regarding Elon Musk and related matters. His comments have sparked discussions on topics ranging from government spending to corporate accountability.
On February 13, 2025, Garamendi criticized Elon Musk for allegedly benefiting from taxpayer money while advocating for reduced government waste. He expressed strong disapproval by stating that Musk is “in a position that would shame a Russian oligarch” and called the situation “beyond disgraceful.” The full post can be viewed here.
Later that day, Garamendi addressed an incident involving Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette, calling for apologies from Musk and others who mocked him. He suggested that Musk and DOGE should be wary of Hedtler-Gaudette and @POGOwatchdog as they aim to expose corruption. This statement is available here.
In another tweet on the same day, Garamendi linked significant campaign donations to the perceived decline in America’s soft power. He urged both Musk and former President Trump to consider the humanitarian impact of their actions before making decisions affecting USAID. The complete message can be found here.
