House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana has come to the defense of Elon Musk's newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to scrutinize government spending. In a recent Capitol press briefing, Johnson stated, 'The executive branch has the right to evaluate how agencies are operating; it's not a power grab.' He insisted that media reactions to Musk's efforts have been exaggerated, defending the legitimacy of the executive branch's role in government operations as prescribed by the U.S. Constitution. Johnson emphasized that Republicans are prepared to 'vigorously defend' Congress's role while supporting Musk’s initiatives as a much-needed push for efficiency. As challenges emerge, with Congressional Democrats rallying against Musk's overhaul of significant departments such as Education and USAID, Johnson reassured that the efforts merely reflect prudent stewardship of taxpayer funds, describing them as a 'long overdue, much welcome development.'