As Elon Musk continued lobbying towards the bipartisan congressional funds negotiations, a CNN panel referred to as him a spreader of faux information with no data of how the federal government works. CNN’s Jim Acosta and Brian Stelter debated that Elon Musk depends on individuals on X to inform him what is going on on as they’re the media now. “That basically leaves loads to be desired,” they stated. Elon Musk reacted to that repeating: You’re the media now.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy had been the 2 primary forces behind the try to kill the invoice that may fund the federal government via March. President-elect Donald Trump, Vice-President elect JD Vance too issued a press release towards the invoice however Elon Musk’s affect in authorities issues was what riled the Democrats and a few Republicans too.
Vivek Ramaswamy stated he learn the prolonged invoice which might have been shorter however then individuals would have learn it and protested it. Ramaswamy stated individuals ought to name their reps and inform them what they really feel concerning the spending invoice which has a provision for a rise within the wage of Congress members.
Resistance got here from the Republicans too as Texas Republican Rep Dan Crenshaw wrote on X, “I really like you Elon however it’s worthwhile to take 5 seconds to examine your sources earlier than highlighting backside feeders on the lookout for clicks.”
Elon Musk as Speaker?
As Speaker Mike Johnson who negotiated the spending deal got here underneath fireplace from the Republicans, those that had been captivated with Elon Musk’s new position within the authorities pushed his identify because the Speaker as properly. Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul stated the Speaker of the Home needn’t be a member of Congress. “Nothing would disrupt the swamp greater than electing Elon Musk . . . give it some thought . . . nothing’s inconceivable. (to not point out the enjoyment at seeing the collective institution, aka ‘uniparty,’ lose their ever-lovin’ minds),” Rand Paul wrote.
Elon Musk was referred to as ‘President Musk‘ and Donald Trump ‘Vice President Trump’ as Elon Musk took the lead in blocking the spending deal. If the invoice is just not handed, there might be a authorities shutdown.
