Rep. Kaptur ripped for ‘disgusting’ questioning of Musk’s loyalty to US
Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, found herself at the center of a social media firestorm on Wednesday after questioning DOGE chief Elon Musk’s allegiance to the United States. Kaptur raised concerns about Musk’s loyalty, citing the fact that he has been a citizen for “only” 22 years and holds citizenship in three countries.
Speaking outside the Capitol, Kaptur stated, “Mr. Musk has just been here 22 years. And he’s a citizen of three countries. I always ask myself the question, with the damage he’s doing here, when push comes to shove, which country is his loyalty to? South Africa? Canada? Or the United States? And he’s only been a citizen, I’ll say again, 22 years.”
These remarks from Kaptur quickly drew criticism from conservatives on social media, who accused her of hypocrisy and using language that would not be tolerated if used by Republicans. Ohio GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno took to Twitter to express his thoughts, stating, “Just like @elonmusk, I immigrated LEGALLY and pledged my full loyalty to America. But Democrats just see us as cheap labor who pick their crops and mow their lawns. If you step out of line & question their liberal narrative, they say you don’t belong here. It’s disgusting.”
The White House Rapid Response team also weighed in, with Greg Price posting, “Rep Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) is now a nativist when it comes to Elon Musk.” The White House’s official rapid response account added, “@RepMarcyKaptur is now questioning the loyalty of American citizens. This is a new low.”
Critics continued to slam Kaptur for her comments, with Taxpayers Protection Alliance President David Williams stating, “A really bad thing for Marcy Kaptur to say. Is she really saying this about immigrants?” Punchbowl News founder Jake Sherman noted that Kaptur’s statement represented a “new tone for House Democrats.”
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) also chimed in, with spokesman Mike Marinella condemning Kaptur’s remarks as “disgusting” and accusing the Democrat Party of descending into nativist rhetoric. The NRCC highlighted the hypocrisy of Democrats championing open borders while resorting to xenophobic attacks when an immigrant like Musk doesn’t align with their political agenda.
Despite signing onto a House resolution in 2019 condemning President Trump for alleged xenophobic comments, Kaptur faced backlash for her recent comments about Musk. The resolution she supported acknowledged the contributions of immigrants to America and affirmed a commitment to keeping the country open to those seeking refuge and the American Dream.
Musk’s actions in cutting federal spending and government programs have drawn criticism from Democrats, but polling indicates that most Americans support DOGE’s mission. Kaptur’s office did not respond to requests for comment on the matter.
In conclusion, the debate surrounding Elon Musk’s allegiance to the United States has sparked a heated discussion on social media, with critics accusing Rep. Marcy Kaptur of nativism and hypocrisy. The controversy highlights the complex issues surrounding immigration and loyalty in today’s political landscape.
