‘Terrified That The FBI Might Have The Internet?’: Jennings Dismantles CNN Guest’s Fear About Musk

CNN’s Scott Jennings halted network commentator Xochitl Hinojosa Sunday after she stated she was worried about Department of Government Efficiency’s Elon Musk allegedly providing the FBI with his satellite internet, Starlink.

Despite Democrats’ vocal criticisms of Musk’s involvement with Trump since his endorsement of the president, the party ramped up their pushback against Musk in February, protesting in Washington, D.C., throughout the week. On “State of the Union,” Hinojosa told CNN host Dana Bash that she was “terrified” of Musk “acting on behalf of himself,” claiming her sources at the FBI are concerned he is attempting to place people in the agency “in order to advance his financial interests.”

“You’re terrified that the FBI might have the internet? I mean, I don’t understand, like — ” Jennings jumped in.

“I’m terrified that Elon Musk is putting people in federal agencies to figure out business opportunities for him,” Hinojosa responded.

Jennings, however, immediately pushed back on Hinojosa, stating that her claims were “overblown.” Despite the commentator attempting to echo her concerns, Jennings went on to highlight how Musk is working to “help” the U.S. government.

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“He’s like sleeping on a, whatever, on the floor of a government office building seven days a week in order to help this government. The spending is interesting. We’re not going to balance the budget based on these spending cuts,” Jennings said.