‘I hope to see them in cuffs!’

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) is fed up with not only the waste and fraud in the federal government, but with the DC political class as a whole.

The Republican appeared on Real America’s Voice to blast Congress for not codifying cuts identified by the Department of Government Efficiencies (DOGE). At one point, while talking about millions of dollars still flowing into Afghanistan, he set his sights on the vast number of non-government organizations (NGO) draining the national treasury.

Elon Musk, who has been heading up the DOGE effort, has called attention to federal money flowing to NGOs and Burchett said the billionaire entrepreneur deserves a medal.

“THE MONEY’S NOT GOING THERE, IT’S GOING TO WASHINGTON! IT’S PAYING CONGRESS MEMBERS! I DON’T CARE IF THEY’RE REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT, I HOPE TO SEE THEM IN CUFFS!” – @timburchett is fed up with the waste, fraud, and abuse in our government. @stinchfield1776 pic.twitter.com/DRr1EqiL0b

— Real America’s Voice (RAV) (@RealAmVoice) May 29, 2025

“This is the tip of the iceberg, They ought to pin a medal on Elon Musk, on his chest,” the lawmaker said. “These lunatics on the left that are defending these crazy expenditures — the reason they are is because the money’s not going there, it’s going to Washington. It’s paying Congress members!”

“Listen, I don’t care if Republican or Democrat, I hope to see them in cuffs,” Burchett continued. “I hope they take them, drag them out of the dadgum Capitol and I will applaud them. I will go get a selfie with them as they’re crying their tears because I’m sick of this stuff. We’re stealing from the American public.”

Burchett is not alone in suggesting Musk should receive a medal. George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley advocated for Musk to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, as seen here:

Now that Elon Musk has returned to his businesses, it is time to acknowledge his legacy in advancing space exploration, electric vehicles, free speech, and other public service. Trump should award him the Presidential Medal of Freedom…

— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) May 29, 2025

Folks are more than ready for some actual accountability in Washington — there’s plenty of talk about accountability but there’s not much to suggest that it’s on the horizon.

Here’s a quick sampling of responses to the story, as seen on X:

Gawd I love Tim Burchett! That’s the fire we need in Congress! LFG!

DOGE CUTS PASSED EVERY WEEK! @HouseGOP @SenateGOP @DOGE

— Red Kettle (@RedKettleks) May 30, 2025

I agree. All those partaking in stealing from the American people should be wearing silver bracelets and orange jumpsuits.

— Docvs (@Docvs1923) May 29, 2025

The more I see and hear @timburchett, the more I like him. We need more like him in our congress, for sure. He is fantastic, and this needs to go viral.
TY Tim Burchett!!……..for speaking out.

— Deltafluter79 (@Deltafluter79) May 30, 2025

I hope Tim Burchett doesn’t turn out to be another Jim Jordan, arriving with high expectations only to ultimately disappoint.

— Millie2020 (@rico8987) May 30, 2025

If Burchett is so sure that people in Congress are taking our tax dollars for their own personal benefit, then he’s a damned coward for not mentioning names or helping to bring charges against them!

I’m tired of all the finger pointing by those who dare not upset the applecart.…

— Oreo_Speedwagon (@1OreoSpeedwagon) May 30, 2025

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