Thu Feb 27 16:40:59 UTC 2025: ## Musk Proposes Congressional Pay Raise to Curb Corruption Amid DOGE Chaos
**Washington D.C.** – Elon Musk, President Trump’s controversial advisor leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has proposed raising congressional salaries as a measure to combat corruption. Musk, who has been granted sweeping powers to cut federal spending and bureaucracy, argued on X that increased compensation for lawmakers and senior government employees could significantly reduce the incentive for corrupt practices, claiming corruption costs taxpayers far more in the long run.
While lawmakers typically shy away from the political implications of salary increases, many acknowledge the need for competitive compensation to ensure diverse representation. Musk’s proposal comes after he helped defeat a short-term government funding bill that included a modest cost-of-living adjustment for lawmakers’ salaries, a measure blocked annually since 2009. Musk falsely claimed the adjustment would equate to a 40% raise, when in reality it would have been a 3.8% increase, adding approximately $6,600 to their current $174,000 annual salary.
Musk’s proposal is the latest in a series of controversial actions since his appointment to head DOGE. On Tuesday, one-third of his DOGE staff resigned after he issued a mass email to two million federal employees demanding justification for their jobs or face dismissal. Reports indicate that cabinet members are frustrated by Musk’s methods, yet President Trump continues to express his support for the tech billionaire and his ambitious, if disruptive, cost-cutting initiatives. Musk himself has stated that his efforts are crucial to prevent national bankruptcy and that he has faced significant backlash, including death threats, for his actions. The future of DOGE and the impact of Musk’s radical reforms remain highly uncertain.
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