Rep. John Rutherford, a Jacksonville Republican, has expressed concerns about the rapid pace of cuts being made by the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus. In an interview on C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal,” Rutherford stated that his constituents are also worried about the cuts, but that they need more information about what will happen before it happens. Rutherford emphasized that Musk is carrying out orders from President Donald Trump to clean up waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government.
While Rutherford has not fully endorsed the DOGE mission, he defended Trump’s authority to cut executive branch functions and reduce government “bloat.” However, there are concerns about how these cuts will impact Rutherford’s district, including the possible sale of the Charles E. Bennett Federal Building and the relocation of government functions such as the Internal Revenue Service and Department of Labor. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District is also moving its offices.
Despite these changes, Rutherford has not held town halls to address constituent concerns, citing the risk of a mob acting out in front of the media. Instead, he is hearing feedback from smaller group settings.
Overall, Rutherford’s comments highlight the uncertainty and impact of the DOGE Caucus’s swift actions, and the potential consequences for his constituents in Jacksonville.
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