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.

Unfortunately, the Democratic Party has no credibility to attack Elon Musk for having children outside of marriage.

Musk called Social Security a "Ponzi scheme," a remark that has drawn significant backlash from Democrats and critics.

Elon Musk, this week on the Joe Rogan podcast, said that he sees entitlement fraud for illegal aliens as a "gigantic magnetic force to pull people in from all around the world and keep them here." ELON MUSK: At the heart of the sort of like,

Former Democratic advisor Dan Turrentine admitted the party's effort to criticize Elon Musk's DOGE is 'terrible' as he uncovers and roots out wasteful federal spending.

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Democratic strategist James Carville tells NewsNation host Chris Cuomo that he believes Elon Musk’s missteps with the Department of Government Efficiency will ultimately be an incredible catalyst for the Democratic Party.

Musk has emerged as a fervent supporter of Alternative for Germany, a far-right, anti-immigrant party that is polling in second place ahead of Germany's parliamentary election.

Elon Musk endorsed AfD, an anti-immigration party that just won the most support of any far-right party since World War II.