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Our Revolution Urges Democrats to Reject Oligarch Influence and Uphold Democratic Values
WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 10, 2025 — Joseph Geevarghese, Executive Director of Our Revolution, today called on all Democratic leaders and candidates to commit to the “No Oligarch Money” pledge and unequivocally reject any alignment with billionaire Elon Musk, despite his recent public split with President Donald Trump.
“Elon Musk’s fallout with Donald Trump is not a redemption arc—it’s a power play,” said Geevarghese. “This is not the time for Democrats to cozy up to a billionaire who has spent years undermining democracy, dismantling public institutions, and threatening elected officials with his vast fortune.”
Musk, who previously served as the head of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), orchestrated sweeping layoffs and attempted to shutter agencies like USAID and the Department of Education without legal authority. He also funneled over $277 million into Republican campaigns in 2024 and threatened to bankroll primary challengers against Democrats who opposed his agenda.
“Let’s be clear: Musk was never elected, never confirmed, and never accountable to the public,” Geevarghese continued. “His role in the Trump administration was a corporate coup cloaked in the language of efficiency. Now that he’s feuding with Trump, some Democrats are entertaining the idea of welcoming him into our ranks. That would be a catastrophic mistake.”
Recent reports indicate that some Democratic figures, including Rep. Ro Khanna, have suggested opening a dialogue with Musk due to shared opposition to Trump’s fiscal policies. However, Geevarghese emphasized that Musk’s motivations remain self-serving and antithetical to progressive values.
“Musk’s interests have always aligned with the billionaire class, not working people,” said Geevarghese. “His recent criticisms of Trump’s policies are not born out of newfound principles but from personal grievances and business interests. Democrats must not be swayed by his wealth or influence.”
Our Revolution urges all Democratic leaders to:
- Publicly commit to the “No Oligarch Money” pledge, refusing donations from billionaires and corporate PACs.
- Reject any attempts to align with Elon Musk or similar figures whose actions have undermined democratic institutions.
- Prioritize the interests of working-class Americans over the influence of the ultra-wealthy.
“The Democratic Party must stand firm against the encroachment of oligarchic power,” Geevarghese concluded. “Aligning with Elon Musk would not only betray our values but also alienate the very voters we aim to represent. We must choose people over plutocrats.”
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