Unelected billionaire Elon Musk — who has received billions in corporate welfare subsidies — claimed that Americans who use government programs are the “parasite class,” noted Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT).
“I don’t think that my parents, because they’re on Social Security, are parasites. I don’t think my neighbor who is on Medicaid is a parasite. I need Republicans to get right with themselves.” 💥 @RepBeccaB #HandsOffMyMedicaid #DemsUnited pic.twitter.com/CfM4Ndyb3b
— TizzyWoman 🗽 ☮️ ~ Keep moving forward (@tizzywoman) February 14, 2025
(Sources: Rep. Becca Balint via Twitter, Business Insider)