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Editorial Roundup: United States

Elon Musk Throws Tantrum, Ordering Congress to Shut Down Government


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Kill Bill The federal government is on the verge of a shutdown — and practically at the behest of Elon Musk. Republican and Democrat representatives had negotiated a stopgap spending bill, proposed by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana),

Elon Musk has publicly criticized the U.S. Congress, urging them to shut down the government due to what he perceives as their inability to manage the country's finances effectively. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Musk expressed his frustration over the government's spending habits, particularly highlighting the recent $1.2 trillion spending bill passed by Congress. He argued that the continuous increase in national debt, now over $34 trillion, is unsustainable and likened the government's financial strategy to a "Ponzi scheme." Musk's comments come at a time when there is significant debate over government funding, with some Republicans pushing for spending cuts and others advocating for maintaining current funding levels. His remarks have sparked discussions on social media about fiscal responsibility and the role of government spending.

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