Democrats are making clear Elon Musk has no place in their party as the billionaire former DOGE head quickly becomes persona non grata among Republicans.
Why it matters: While Democrats are basking in Musk's open break with President Trump, they see little political value — and potentially great risk — in actually embracing him as an ally. • "Welcoming Musk back into the party would be Democrats shooing more working class voters away from the party," said Progressive Caucus chair Greg Casar (D-Texas). • "Clearly calling out billionaire villains like Elon Musk works for us, and we should keep on doing what works."
Driving the news: Musk has abruptly tanked his standing in the GOP by going full bore against Trump and his "One Big, Beautiful Bill." • In posts on X this week, Musk call