In a spectacle outside the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) headquarters, the controversial top Democrat figure Maxine Waters, at 86, made waves as she rallied to protest the so-called DOGE cuts. These cuts are part of an effort by HUD to lay off 50% of its workforce after DOGE flagged $260 million in wasteful contracts. This move, aimed at protecting taxpayer dollars, was met with fury by some Democrat lawmakers, including Waters, who are known for their staunch opposition to any measures championed by conservatives that could expose financial inefficiencies.
Accompanied by Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, Waters attempted to personally deliver a letter to HUD Secretary Scott Turner, demanding explanations and accountability. However, as reported by WUSA 9, their path was obstructed by security, and they were greeted by Turner’s Chief of Staff declaring that he was “too busy” to accept their letter.
Democrats, including Maxine Waters, appear to object to the necessary steps taken by DOGE, which prioritize the welfare of hardworking taxpayers by eliminating superfluous contracts. In a particularly heated moment, Waters shifted her focus to Elon Musk, expressing her disdain with a rhetorical jab: “Elon Musk’s 13 children sleep good at night. What happens to the other children in America?” This statement reflects a wider resistance to entrepreneurial success and conservative policies that aim to cut bureaucracy and streamline government spending.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters among the 13 lawmakers who spoke tonight at the rally organized by the National Low Income Housing Coalition:
“Elon Musk’s 13 children sleep good at night. What happens to the other children in America?”@wusa9 pic.twitter.com/SidkNn8vRO
— Melissa Y. Kim (@melissaykim) March 4, 2025
Unfazed by the Democratic pushback, the Department responded robustly to Waters’ protest. A spokesperson conveyed that while the department values the congresswoman’s interest in DOGE’s activities, questions remain about Waters’ integrity and ethics, highlighting a report by the LA Times that questioned whether members of her family have benefited financially from her political position. Also noted was a query on her notoriety as cited by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics, labeling her as one of the “most corrupt” members of Congress. The Department further challenged Waters on whether she would model fiscal responsibility and transparency by allowing DOGE to audit her use of taxpayer funds.
Tonight, Democrat Congresswoman @RepMaxineWaters attempted to storm the HUD building headquarters in Washington, D.C.
I guess it’s only an “insurrection” when Trump supporters protest inside buildings in our nation’s Capitol.@USAEdMartin
📷 @LoomerUnleashed @TheCharlesDowns https://t.co/yUadZQgL1f pic.twitter.com/0MZ5bUWfmz
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) March 4, 2025
The spokesperson also alluded to Maxine Waters’ tenure as a staunch liberal by humorously referencing a 47-minute video of President Trump’s accomplishments that was supposedly playing in the lobby. The implication is clear: while Democrats like Waters oppose any conservative-driven reforms, Trump’s policies continue to generate visible successes and deserve recognition.
The conservative constituency, which has long supported President Trump’s initiatives, finds such Democratic antics to be a distraction from effective governance and fiscal responsibility. With each instance of leftist opposition, the resolve of Trump’s supporters only strengthens, determined to uphold his legacy of cutting waste and nurturing economic success.