The Five’ panel examines the Democratic Party’s newest attack on DOGE head Elon Musk and the Trump administration goal of cutting waste.

While the Democratic Party seems to be at a loss as to how to respond to President Donald Trump and his billionaire buddy Elon Musk’s rapid (and possibly unconstitutional) dismantling of the federal government,

Trump on executive orders and decrees has sparked significant controversy, particularly in relation to his collaboration with Elon Musk, the world’s richest man. Despite Republicans controlling all three branches of government, Trump has bypassed legislation in favor of unilateral actions, signaling an effort to create a precedent where the president holds unchecked power. As journalist David Sirota points out, this strategy aligns with the goal of establishing a presidential authority that operates like an “elected king””, which undermines the checks and balances of our democracy. Sirota also criticizes the Democratic Party for its failure to mount an effective opposition. As he notes, the party seems to lack a clear message or agenda, leaving voters uncertain about what it truly stands for. The absence of a compelling economic platform has allowed Trump to dominate the narrative, particularly among working-class voters. Meanwhile, Democrats continue to support policies and nominees that contradict their opposition to Trump, leading to confusion and a lack of trust. Elon Musk's role in shaping Trump’s agenda is also a concern. By overseeing the gutting of federal agencies, Musk’s actions align with private sector interests, further blurring the lines between government and business. As Sirota suggests, this is not about restoring democracy but rather enriching private contractors at the public’s expense. As the nation faces these challenges, the need for the Democratic Party to present a coherent and unified platform has never been more urgent. Without it, Trump’s unchecked actions and the party’s inability to oppose him will continue to undermine the foundations of American democracy.

During a new episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Joe Rogan and DOGE head Elon Musk ripped the media and Democratic Party for opposing the cutting of wasteful government spending.  Read More

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) has taken on a public crusade against Musk for his involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency.

Elon Musk is emerging as a new star in Democratic ads and fundraising appeals, as politicians from Virginia to Wisconsin try to seize on the tech billionaire’s role in slashing the federal government to motivate their voters and donors.

His unusual governing arrangement with President Trump is opening Republicans up to being yoked politically to Mr. Musk, who polls show is broadly unpopular.

The Democratic rebuttal to President Trump’s joint address to Congress Tuesday focused on kitchen-table issues while taking aim at Elon Musk.

Elon Musk called out ActBlue after investigation into alleged illegal contributions found Dem Party fundraiser was backing protests of Tesla.

Democrats are casting the race for control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court as a referendum on billionaire Elon Musk as he and other Republican allies have outpaced Democrats in spending with the election just a month away.

Elon Musk, a tech billionaire and entrepreneur, has been in the spotlight for his ventures in Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter (now X). He is now leading Trump's new advisory body, DOGE, focusing on reducing federal spending.