Washington Just as leaders of both parties were hoping to adopt the interim legislation, President-elect Donald Trump criticized the bipartisan government funding package Wednesday afternoon, causing confusion.
Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance’s combined statement seriously jeopardizes the bill’s chances in the Republican-controlled House, where Trump has considerable sway.
The government would have remained open until March 14 under the law. As long as Congress does nothing, the shutdown will take place this Saturday at 12:01 a.m. As of right now, there is no backup plan.
Republicans need to be tough and smart. Trump and Vance added, “CALL THEIR BLUFF if Democrats threaten to shut down the government unless we give them everything they want.” Disaster relief and assistance to our farmers are being delayed by [President Joe] Biden and [Senate Majority Leader Chuck] Schumer.
Unexpectedly, Trump also insisted that the bill raise the debt ceiling, something that neither party had even been thinking about. Trump stated that he wants it to occur under Biden’s leadership, and it is anticipated to occur in the middle of next year.
Trump and Vance stated that while raising the debt ceiling is not ideal, they would prefer to do so during Biden’s administration. What makes anyone believe that Democrats will collaborate on the debt ceiling during our administration in June if they won’t do so now? Now let’s debate this. Additionally, we want to enact a simplified funding package that denies Chuck Schumer and the Democrats their demands.
According to Trump’s remarks, raising the debt ceiling and passing a temporary financing agreement devoid of Democratic giveaways are the answers. Any other action would be a betrayal of our nation.
Following criticism of the measure by a number of conservatives both inside and outside of Congress, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., released the statement on Tuesday.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican from Florida, declared, “This is an s— sandwich.” There is no other way for me to put it. We are being compelled to take this stance.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat from New York, threatened to shut down the government if Republicans broke the agreement.
Jeffries tweeted on X that House Republicans have been told to shut down the government. and harm the Americans in the working class whom they profess to defend. You are responsible for the repercussions if you violate the bipartisan agreement.
Elon Musk, Trump’s billionaire supporter, attacked the plan in a barrage of posts to his more than 200 million X followers within 24 hours of its release. He then called for a government shutdown that would last for a month until January 20, the day Trump takes office.
“Kill Bill,” Musk wrote.
He added: One of the worst measures ever written. He also praised and congratulated the Republican members who declared they would vote against the plan.
Musk’s criticism of the bill, which would keep the government open until March 14 and include provisions to increase members’ salaries among many other policy changes negotiated by the two parties, gave some House Republicans hope.
Regarding the opposition, Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., remarked, “I love it.” And because I didn’t come up here to carry on with this careless funding procedure, I’m glad they’re taking notice.
Musk was also commended by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga.
There, Elon made a somewhat somber post. However, she added, “that’s the sentiment of the American people.” We prevailed on November 5 because of this. Everyone has had enough of excessive spending.
“The American people did not send their representatives to Washington to vote on a 1,500-page bill in less than 24 hours that spends $110 billion and adds $110 billion to the deficit without the opportunity to offer an amendment to perhaps pay for this bill,” said Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., who chairs the hard-right Freedom Caucus, on Wednesday. The procedure is flawed.
A government shutdown, according to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., would be regrettable because it would endanger many people, especially those who depend on the disaster assistance that is associated with it.
She also asked whether Musk was sabotaging Trump.
“If Elon Musk is making the decisions, you have to ask Donald Trump,” Shaheen stated on Wednesday.
Johnson is being blamed by some Republicans for the debacle.
Johnson made a huge mess of this. According to a Senate GOP leadership aide familiar with the talks, he released an extremely terrible measure.
When asked if the bill was dead, the aide said, “It looks very bad, but we’ll see.”
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