Chelsea Handler Criticizes Elon Musk's Role in Trump Administration at SXSW

The comedian rejected a suggestion to date Musk for the country's benefit, while questioning his influence as head of the Department of Government Efficiency.

Chelsea Handler, during an SXSW interview with journalist Kara Swisher, humorously dismissed the idea of dating Elon Musk to 'save the country.'
Handler criticized Musk's position as the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a role he holds in Donald Trump's administration.
She expressed concern over the department's inefficiency, including chaotic government agency operations and controversial rehiring of unlawfully dismissed federal employees.
Handler aligned with critics who believe DOGE's cost-cutting measures are a guise to preserve tax cuts for the wealthy, a sentiment echoed by Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer.
Despite her concerns about the current political climate, Handler emphasized maintaining optimism and expressed confidence in Republican challenges in upcoming elections.