Elon Musk's DOGE Impact Debated Amid 4.5M Children Concerns

Published on 6/22/2026

Elon Musk's DOGE Impact Debated Amid 4.5M Children Concerns

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Rep. Ro Khanna challenged Elon Musk to a televised debate regarding the impacts of cuts during Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency. The debate proposal follows a social media exchange where Khanna cited a Lancet study suggesting that cuts could lead to the deaths of over 4.5 million children. Musk's management of DOGE, which was instrumental in downsizing USAID, has become a focal point of criticism. The ongoing confrontation highlights tensions around wealth tax discussions and regulatory scrutiny targeting billionaires, including Musk (TSLA).

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