Rosa DeLauro Accuses Republicans of Protecting Musk

Representative Rosa DeLauro, the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, accused Republicans of shielding Elon Musk's Chinese investments by eliminating provisions that would regulate U.S. investments in China. DeLauro expressed concerns about Musk's extensive Chinese investments and connections to the Chinese Communist Party, questioning the motives behind Musk's opposition to the funding bill that included these restrictions. She highlighted that Tesla's Shanghai plant is crucial, producing about 50% of Tesla's global output and contributing significantly to the company's revenue. In response, Musk criticized DeLauro on social media, suggesting she should be expelled from Congress and expressing approval of the revised funding bill. Additionally, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Musk to help lead a government cost-cutting initiative. The implications of Musk's influence on U.S. investment regulations raise concerns about national security and foreign policy.