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Trump trashes must-pass funding bill as Musk calls for the GOP to shut down the government


Published on 2024-12-19 03:40:45 - MSN
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  • Musk wrote that "any member of the House or Senate who votes for this outrageous spending bill deserves to be voted out in 2 years!"

Elon Musk has publicly supported the idea of Republicans in Congress using their leverage to shut down the U.S. government as a means to force spending cuts, a stance that has resonated with some GOP members. This suggestion comes amidst ongoing budget negotiations and the looming threat of a government shutdown if Congress fails to pass necessary funding legislation by the deadline. Musk's comments align with his broader criticisms of government spending and inefficiency, particularly targeting what he perceives as wasteful expenditures. His influence in political discourse has led some Republican lawmakers to consider this drastic measure, reflecting a growing faction within the party that views a shutdown as a potential strategy to enforce fiscal conservatism. However, this approach risks significant disruptions to government services and could have broader economic implications.

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