‘If You’re Worried About Unelected People Running The Country…’ CNN’s Jennings Takes Shot at Biden While Defending Musk and DOGE on Cuts

During a panel discussion on CNN’s *Laura Coates Live*, conservative commentator Scott Jennings defended the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk, and President Donald Trump while criticizing former President Joe Biden. The conversation centered on the Trump administration’s recent spending and personnel cuts, which have drawn criticism from Democrats and some Republicans. Jennings argued that while cutting waste, fraud, and abuse is a universally supported goal, actually implementing such cuts is met with widespread opposition.

Jennings praised Trump and Musk for taking action where others have only paid lip service, stating, “The disconnect is all politicians say they want to do it, only Donald Trump and Elon Musk are trying to do it. And that’s why everybody in Washington is up in arms.” He acknowledged the need for better communication with Congress and the public but maintained that the effort to reduce government waste is justified.

Democratic strategist Keith Boykin countered by criticizing Musk’s involvement, arguing that an unelected outsider should not dictate how federal departments operate. He also pointed out that even some Trump cabinet officials, like Marco Rubio and Sean Duffy, have expressed concerns about the extent of the cuts. Boykin emphasized that federal employees should be inspired, not demonized, and that Musk’s role in the process is inappropriate since he was not elected.

As the segment wrapped up, Jennings took a jab at the Biden administration, sarcastically remarking, “Well, Joe Biden was on the ballot one time, and I don’t think he ever ran the country for one single day, Keith.” He added, “If you’re worried about unelected people running the country, let me introduce you to the Biden-Harris administration.”

The exchange highlighted the ongoing debate over government efficiency, the role of unelected officials like Musk, and the partisan divide over how to address federal spending and workforce reductions. While Jennings framed the cuts as a necessary and bold move, Boykin and others expressed concerns about the methods and the impact on federal employees.