In a recent broadcast of CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360," Van Jones, a commentator known for his left-leaning views, expressed a strong opinion regarding President Donald Trump's approach to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Jones suggested that Trump should take decisive action against DOGE employees, stating, "If Donald Trump is smart, the first thing hes going to do is fire, investigate and prosecute all of Elons people who are all throughout government with their laptops downloading data right now."
As reported by Breitbart, Jones highlighted the influence wielded by Elon Musk, noting, "The power that Elon Musk still has is significant. Somebody said Trump has three and a half more years, Elon has 40. Hes a billionaire. Hes got a long-term play."
Anderson Cooper, the show's host, interjected, attributing the remark to Musk himself. Jones concurred, emphasizing the potential threat posed by DOGE employees, whom he described as "very dangerous."
Jones further elaborated on his concerns, questioning the legality of the actions undertaken by these employees. He remarked, "A lot of them dont have the proper clearances. And I think that if you investigate, youll find theyve uploaded data into servers that are the wrong, the wrong thing to do." He advocated for a thorough investigation, suggesting that Trump's success in this matter could hinge on addressing the influence of Musk's associates within the government.
The broader implications of this situation extend beyond immediate actions, as Jones pointed out the long-term challenge for Trump in countering Musk's influence. He noted, "If its going to be a fight that Donald Trump prevails on in the short term, go after DOGE.
Long term, hes got to steal the Republican Party to deal with an Elon Musk thats promising to spend money now in a decade from now." This underscores the ongoing struggle for influence and control within political and technological spheres.
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