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Here's What Happens In a Government Shutdown

Congress' spending deal was a mess. Trump and Musk's response was disastrous.


Published on 2024-12-19 16:21:03 - MSN
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  • House and Senate leadership of both parties announced a deal to avoid a government shutdown before Trump and Elon Musk scuttled the agreement.
The article from MSN discusses the recent congressional spending deal and the reactions it elicited from former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The deal, which was intended to avert a government shutdown, was criticized for its chaotic negotiation process and last-minute nature. Trump, in response, took to social media to lambast the deal, calling it a "disaster" and urging Republicans to reject it, arguing that it did not sufficiently address border security or spending cuts. Similarly, Elon Musk, known for his outspoken views on various issues, echoed Trump's sentiments by tweeting that the deal was a "disaster" and criticized the lack of fiscal responsibility. Both figures' reactions highlight a broader dissatisfaction among some conservative and libertarian circles with the current state of government spending and legislative processes.

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