Lawmakers point to shutting of USAid and accessing federal payment system as markings of ‘constitutional crisis’

Summary

Progressive Democrats accused Donald Trump and Elon Musk of orchestrating a “constitutional crisis” after Musk moved to shut down USAID and gained access to a federal payment system.

Lawmakers, blocked from entering USAID’s headquarters, condemned Trump for granting Musk unchecked power over government functions.

Senator Elizabeth Warren warned that Musk’s involvement could trigger financial instability, while Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called it a “plutocratic coup.”

  • @P00ptart
    12•9 hours ago

    God damn it lol my dumbass just looked up “orogressive” instead of realizing it was a typo.

    • @dejected_warp_core
      5•4 hours ago

      I dumped that into ChatGPT to figure out what that would mean:

      “Gold-progressing”: If “oro-” means gold, then “orogressive” could describe something advancing toward wealth, golden standards, or prosperity.

      “Mountain-moving” or “Mountain-progressing”: If we go with the geological meaning, “orogressive” could mean progressing through or overcoming mountains—maybe symbolizing overcoming big challenges.

      “Speech-advancing”: If “oro-” is tied to oral communication, “orogressive” might mean someone who is progressive in speech, rhetoric, or persuasion.

      Honestly, all of those are ironically far more aspirational than “progressive”. I give it 4/5 stars for your newly-minted neologism.

    • @BoshtEnglish
      1•6 hours ago

      Haha, sorry man. Thanks for pointing out the typo!

      • @P00ptart
        1•6 hours ago

        That wasn’t really the intention there lol, but no problem.