The internet is aroar after Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana destroyed Joe Biden and the Democrats in a biting Fox Business interview in which the senator praised Elon Musk and called out the former president for overspending, creating inflation, and leading to waste and fraud.
For context, Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have been working tirelessly to identify and eliminate fraudulent, wasteful government spending left behind by the Biden Administration. Mr. Musk’s mission with DOGE has been a lightning rod for backlash from the left, but the Tesla and SpaceX founder has stood his ground, committing to identifying and reducing spending to save Americans Money.
Responding to Mr. Musk’s efforts with DOGE, Senator John Kennedy reflected on Biden’s shoddy financial legacy in a Fox Business interview on April 2, 2025. Senator Kennedy explained, “What caused inflation? Joe Biden caused inflation because his favorite type of spending was ‘more.'”
Continuing, Senator Kennedy clarified how the Biden Administration’s overspending led to inflation and waste within the government, all the while creating a suffering economy and making life harder for Americans. He said, “All that money sloshing around in the economy created demand, and inevitably, duh, we had inflation.”
Moving on, the senator showed his support for Elon Musk’s work with DOGE, arguing that it is the best possible cleanup solution for the mess Biden left behind. He continued, “If we reduce spending, as Mr. Musk is trying to do, then that will reduce fiscal stimulus, and it will lower prices. That’s just basic economics.”
Towards the end of the interview excerpt, Senator Kennedy humorously and robustly endorsed Elon Musk and DOGE during a time when Musk has received a wave of aggressive hate and backlash from the left. Kennedy defended Musk, saying, “I think he’s doing an extraordinary job. You know, he deserves a personal pan pizza, or a nice hat, or a cold beverage, or something. I don’t think he needs money, but I’m all for what he’s doing.”
Finally, Senator Kennedy acknowledged that while DOGE’s efforts may not be clean and simple, they are necessary to achieve long-lasting economic stability. The Senator concluded, “Is it a little messy? Yes, but remodeling is messy. I think he’s absolutely correct.”
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Senator Kennedy posted the Fox Business interview excerpt on X, writing, “Pres. Biden’s favorite type of spending was “more.” Elon Musk and DOGE are right to cut waste, fraud, and abuse.” His post drew support from conservatives, who expressed in the comments that they were equally fed up with the aftermath of Bidenomics.
The comments section for Senator Kennedy’s post was filled up with conservatives who echoed the senator’s sentiments. One user, @AaronMulford, agreed that Mr. Musk deserves more appreciation for his work, writing, “Mr. Kennedy, a box of donuts and coffee goes a long way… even for a billionaire. Please buy Elon breakfast. He deserves it. 
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Watch the interview with Senator Kennedy:
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