Sen. Murkowski Criticizes Musk and Trump Over Federal Job Cuts and GOP Silence

The Alaska senator alleges a climate of fear within the GOP and vows to continue speaking out despite potential political retaliation.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski has criticized Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for indiscriminate and potentially unlawful terminations of federal employees, which she says harm morale and community stability.
Murkowski claims Musk might use $1 billion from Starlink profits to fund a campaign against her, but she remains committed to representing Alaskans.
She accuses her Republican colleagues of staying silent out of fear of being primaried or politically targeted by Trump or Musk-backed efforts.
Musk has publicly supported primary challenges against lawmakers who oppose Trump's agenda, intensifying internal GOP dynamics.
Murkowski's independent stance is bolstered by Alaska's ranked-choice voting system and her distant reelection in 2028, allowing her more freedom to criticize Trump and Musk.