Elon Musk reveals DOGE's plan to investigate 'strangely wealthy' Congress members despite modest salaries

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN: Elon Musk suggested during a town hall in Wisconsin on Sunday night, March 30, 2025, that his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team would investigate how certain members of Congress have accumulated substantial wealth over generations.

When an attendee asked whether DOGE had uncovered links between USAID funds and politicians like Rep Maxine Waters (D-Calif), Sen Adam Schiff (D-Calif), and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Musk didn’t hesitate. He explained how money flows through a complex web of NGOs before, he believes, ending up in politicians’ pockets, the New York Post reported.

Elon Musk targets 'strangely wealthy' lawmakers

Elon Musk responded by stating, “They’ll (the government) send the money overseas to one NGO (non-governmental organization), then they’ll go through a bunch of them, and then I’m highly confident that a bunch of that money then comes back to the United States and lands in the pockets of the people you just mentioned.”

“But it is a circuitous route. It doesn’t go directly,” he said, “but let’s just say there’s a lot of strangely wealthy members of Congress where I’m trying to connect the dots of, ‘How do they become rich?'”

Musk, who has a net worth of $330 billion, has long been vocal about government inefficiencies and corruption. He previously helped block a congressional pay raise but later suggested higher salaries could help curb unethical financial practices.

Congress pays its members $174,000 annually, yet many of them are multimillionaires. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif) is worth around $250 million, thanks largely to investments made by her venture capitalist husband. Meanwhile, Sen Rick Scott (R-Fla) holds an estimated $552 million fortune, built from his healthcare ventures before joining the Senate.

“How do they get $20 million if they’re earning $200,000 a year?” Musk asked. “We’re going to try to figure it out and certainly stop it from happening.”

Elon Musk hands out $1M checks to Wisconsin voters—What's the catch?

Elon Musk’s Wisconsin visit wasn’t just about financial transparency. He was there to rally support for conservative judge Brad Schimel in the state Supreme Court race. In classic Musk fashion, he handed out two $1 million checks to Wisconsin voters to draw attention to his cause, challenging what he calls “activist judges.”

“The reason for the checks is really just to get attention,” Musk admitted. “And somewhat inevitably, when I do these things, the legacy media kind of loses their minds.”

Elon Musk threw his support behind Brad Schimel, a conservative candidate vying for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Schimel has gained backing from President Trump, Musk, and various pro-Musk groups, which have collectively poured over $20 million into his campaign.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election could have major political implications, especially regarding state abortion laws and redistricting. With Democratic Governor Tony Evers facing off against a Republican-controlled legislature, control of the court is crucial.

“And if the Wisconsin Supreme Court is able to redraw the districts, they will gerrymander the district and deprive Wisconsin of two seats on the Republican side,” Musk warned. “Then they will try to stop all the government reforms we are getting done for you, the American people.”

Elon Musk sparks controversy with DOGE’s focus on ‘strangely wealthy’ Congress members

Elon Musk has stirred up controversy after discussing the focus on "strangely wealthy" congress members in connection with DOGE, igniting a wave of reactions on social media.

One user wrote, “Right! Connecting the dots it’s like scratching my head going what the heck is going on here,” while another bluntly stated, “WE ALL KNOW THEY ARE ALL CORRUPT. GET MASSIVE BRIBES.”

One commented, “I’ve been waiting on this for decades. I hope it’s not just more talk. Show us some action.” and another added, “I’ve been practically begging for those investigations. Let’s GO!”

One user noted, “That’s why Dem politicians are so touchy about personal tax records,” and another stated, “Yes, as a taxpayer, I want to know!”

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