They Tried to Take DOGE Down, But Musk’s Response Will Leave You Gasping!

MoveOn’s campaign, dubbed “Congress Works for Us, Not Musk,” aimed to stir resistance against what it called the “Trump-Musk agenda.” The group organized rallies, stormed congressional offices, and staged confrontations with lawmakers to shift public sentiment against DOGE.

In Virginia’s 2nd District, more than 150 MoveOn activists gathered outside Rep. Jen Kiggans’ office, demanding she take a stand against DOGE. “This weekend, members of Congress were back in their districts for recess, and MoveOn members across the country used it as an opportunity to remind their reps that they work for us, NOT Musk,” the organization posted on BlueSky.

MoveOn’s website boasts that it has orchestrated 59 events nationwide targeting Musk. Protests were also held outside the offices of Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA), where activists ramped up pressure against DOGE.

Indivisible’s Protest Playbook

Indivisible, another key player in the movement, has been actively coordinating similar efforts. The group’s website encourages members to exploit town halls by either confronting GOP lawmakers in person or staging “Empty Chair” events to shame those who refuse to engage.

Their tactics were on display during Rep. Scott Fitzgerald’s (R-WI) town hall, where over 100 activists—many linked to the Democratic Party—swarmed the event with protest signs. A report from Urban Milwaukee noted that such events typically draw small crowds, making the unusually high turnout stand out.

Indivisible also mobilized activists for a protest outside one of Rep. Schweikert’s offices in Arizona and staged another disruption at Rep. Cliff Bentz’s (R-OR) town hall, where attendees voiced anger over DOGE.

One of the most heated confrontations took place at Rep. Rich McCormick’s (R-GA) event. As tempers flared, McCormick was met with jeers and interruptions from attendees. In response, he urged a more “targeted approach” to reforming bureaucracy rather than dismantling it outright.

Following the protests, Indivisible co-founder Ezra Levin took to BlueSky to celebrate. “Pressure works,” he posted, punctuating his statement with clapping emojis. He later mocked the Washington Free Beacon’s report, dismissing it as “MAGA media” trying to discredit the movement. “They’re scared. Keep pushing,” he wrote.

Musk Faces Escalating Attacks

Levin also reacted strongly to Musk’s criticism, blasting him in a Tuesday post. “Second time in a week Musk has targeted Indivisible, this time posting a picture of me and [Levin’s wife] Leah,” he wrote. “He can f*** off. We’ll keep organizing.”

Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) dismissed the protests as manufactured. He suggested to CNN’s Kaitlan Collins that the outrage at town halls wasn’t genuine. “These are Democrats who went to the events early and filled up the seats,” Johnson stated, implying that the scenes of opposition were staged rather than spontaneous.

Johnson did not elaborate on claims that protesters were paid. However, internal Indivisible documents suggest members can receive up to $200 for “eligible expenses” tied to their activism under a campaign labeled “Musk Or Us.”

As the battle over DOGE intensifies, one thing is clear—Musk isn’t backing down, and neither are his opponents.