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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, December 18th 2024 at 20:40 GMT by The New York Times   Print publication without navigation

  • The president-elect weighed in against the mammoth spending package after Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy had spent the day attacking it and warning Republicans not to support it.

The article from The New York Times, published on December 18, 2024, discusses a significant political and financial collaboration between former President Donald J. Trump and Elon Musk. They have reportedly joined forces to influence a major spending bill in Congress. The bill, which is crucial for funding various government operations, has become a battleground for their interests. Trump, leveraging his influence within the Republican Party, and Musk, with his financial clout and ownership of X Corp (formerly Twitter), are pushing for amendments that favor their business ventures and political ideologies. Their involvement has stirred controversy, with critics arguing that their actions could skew policy in favor of private interests over public good. The article highlights the tension between corporate influence and legislative independence, detailing how their lobbying efforts are reshaping the legislative landscape.

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