‘Come Through, Boo!’: Rep. Jasmine Crockett Throws Down the Gauntlet, Urges Elon Musk to Testify at High-Stakes DOGE Hearings

Washington, D.C. — In a political landscape roiled by rising billionaires, big tech influence, and a divided Congress, Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is unmistakably emerging as a voice Democrats can’t ignore. This week, she made headlines — and social media waves — with a pointed, playful challenge to none other than Elon Musk: “Come through, boo!” Her call for the X (formerly Twitter), Tesla, and SpaceX boss to appear at forthcoming congressional DOGE (Digital Oversight and Government Ethics) hearings is more than a viral quote; it’s a warning shot at what Crockett and her colleagues see as a new era of unchecked power grabs from the ultra-wealthy.

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A New Kind of Resistance — and a New Kind of Target

“Strategies for resisting the power grabs need to be different now,” Crockett said in a frank interview that covered everything from Trump’s ambitions to the Musk loot. Her call to arms focused on the urgent need for daily communication, “shadow briefings” to the American people, and real conversations grounded in community needs—not billionaire narratives. And this, she argues, is no longer politics as usual.

Crockett has quickly gained a reputation for speaking directly to voters—whether they’re urban or rural, Democrat or “never thought they’d flip blue.” She noted that historic swings have happened before: “We saw it in Iowa. We saw it in Georgia. Alabama. People said a Democrat could never win, and yet we did. So this is the moment for real conversations with real people, at their doors, in their communities. Not just relying on emails and texts, but honest dialogue about what’s really happening — not the spin or the distractions.”

Elon Musk in the Hot Seat: ‘Come Through, Boo’

But the most talked-about moment came when Crockett addressed ongoing House hearings on government contracting and oversight—an arena where Musk’s influence looms large. Musk’s companies have won billions in federal contracts: just this year, she highlighted, the federal government awarded nearly $1 billion combined to Tesla and SpaceX in only two weeks. “Elon doesn’t want us talking about that. He’s not out here saving taxpayer money. He’s lining his own pockets — and we should all be asking questions.”

While Musk maintains that his ventures push innovation and American competitiveness, Crockett and her Oversight Committee colleagues want answers — and are ready to ask tough questions face-to-face. Her playful challenge, “Elon, if you’re watching, come through, boo. You still haven’t shown up to DOGE hearings!” quickly went viral, trending on X, Instagram, and political TikTok. Reporters and activists alike shared the clip as a symbol of Washington’s escalating showdown with tech’s elite.

From Laughter to Outrage: Why DOGE Hearings Matter

The DOGE hearings aren’t simply about regulatory red tape or digital currencies — they’re about who benefits when the government cuts deals with billionaires. During one contentious session, Rep. Crockett found herself fielding wild claims from GOP members about U.S. aid, condom supplies, and international programs; the conversation veered unexpectedly from Africa to COVID to government contracts to nuclear stockpiles and back again.

“It’s not just nonsense, it’s incompetence,” Crockett told frustrated viewers. She’s convinced the public deserves a clear-eyed look at how federal dollars are distributed — and feels Musk, as the ultimate beneficiary, has a moral and civic obligation to appear, answer, and justify his lobbying.

High Stakes for Middle America

Perhaps what sets Crockett apart is her ability to connect complex national issues to the realities of everyday Americans — especially outside typical blue strongholds. “It’s not just about progressives,” she emphasized. “Rural America depends on SNAP, USAID, broadband, jobs, hospitals — and these are the very things the opposition wants to cut. The story of the billionaire class isn’t the story for the farmer about to lose his land, or the family worried about Social Security, or the veteran watching VA services get downsized.”

Crockett wants her party to take the fight directly to places dismissed as “deep red.” She’s seen what can happen: “No one thought we’d get two Democratic senators from Georgia. But it happened. That’s why we need field hearings out there — so folks understand why their hospitals are closing, why SNAP is drying up, why their kids’ schools are under threat. It’s not some coastal conspiracy. It’s billionaire policies, and the people have a right to hear the truth.”

The Power of Truth — and a Touch of Shade

Ultimately, Crockett’s blend of moral urgency, sharp humor, and tech-savvy outreach has made her a rising force in the new Democratic resistance. Her “come through, boo” invite to Musk isn’t just a meme; it’s a demand for transparency, accountability, and a government that listens to its people — not just its billionaires.

Whether Musk will actually appear before DOGE remains unknown. But with Congresswoman Crockett on the case, this is one hearing the whole country will be watching.

Stay tuned — and watch this space for the next twist in America’s high-stakes battle over money, power, and who the system actually works for.