What began as a gaggle of about 50 folks grew into the handfuls — then the a whole lot. Finally, the group that had been lining the sidewalk in entrance of the US Treasury spilled out to fill greater than a block of fifteenth Road Northwest, across the nook from the White Home.
Amongst them, federal staff, retirees and others who described themselves as alarmed and offended over what Democratic members of Congress say is an unlawful takeover of U.S. Authorities personnel administration and Treasury cost methods by White Home official Elon Musk.
“I’m involved concerning the trajectory that this nation has taken…” mentioned one participant.
Democratic members of Congress, a few of whom sit on committees with Treasury oversight, mentioned they have been refused entry into the constructing and have been instructed to return again after they had an appointment.
“Is all about taking up the federal government as a way to advance the pursuits of Elon Musk and the billionaires on the expense of everyone else in America,” mentioned Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen.
“Oh, you need to use our cash to go to Mars?” mentioned California Rep. Maxine Waters. “No, we need to use our cash proper right here in Washington, D.C., on this nation.”
The gang was supportive, however many expressed emotions that Democrats in Congress must push again more durable and more durable.
“This isn’t an rebel. It is a resurrection immediately,” mentioned Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin. “Why do not you inform America what democracy seems like?”
This rally was organized on pretty brief discover by phrase of mouth and social media.
