Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly demanded Elon Musk be subpoenaed for his outrageous actions against government workers but was shot down by Chairman Comer, who jumped in to protect the richest man in the world.
CONNOLLY: Who is this unelected billionaire that he can attempt to dismantle federal agencies, fire people, transfer them, offer them early retirement, and have sweeping changes to agencies without any congressional review, oversight, or concurrence?
Therefore, Mr. Chairman, given his prominence and his importance, I move that the committee subpoena Elon Musk to come before it as a witness at the earliest possible moment. And I so move.
COMER: There’s been a motion and second. The motion is not debatable.
STANSBURY: Mr. Chairman, why is it not debatable?
It took a little time for Comer to move forward with his reasons.
Point of order.
It is debatable.
Mr. Chairman, why don’t we want to debate Elon Musk coming in and talking to us about his work and how he’s enriched himself over $64 billion?
COMER: The chair recognizes Dr. Fox.
FOX: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move to table the motion.
COMER: Seconded by Mr. Higgins. Now, the motion is not debatable. As many are in favor of tabling.
Point of order. State your point.
