Murkowski Criticizes GOP Silence on Musk and Trump, Warns of Potential Retaliation

The Alaska senator condemns the Department of Government Efficiency's actions and vows to defend her constituents despite threats from Musk's financial influence.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski accused Elon Musk of potentially using Starlink profits to fund a challenger against her in future elections.
She criticized Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for unlawful and indiscriminate terminations of federal workers, calling the actions harmful to communities.
Murkowski highlighted the fear among GOP senators of criticizing Trump or Musk due to political retaliation, including being primaried.
She emphasized her commitment to Alaskans and her refusal to compromise her integrity, despite the political risks.
Alaska's ranked-choice voting system has allowed Murkowski greater freedom to challenge Trump and Musk compared to her Republican colleagues.