Elon Musk Urges GOP to Reject “Criminal” Spending Bill Amid Shutdown Threat
Source: thehill.com Musk Ramps Up Opposition to Spending Deal Elon Musk, a prominent ally of President-elect Donald Trump, called on Republican lawmakers to reject the Spending Bill, which aims to prevent an impending shutdown. In a series of critical tweets on Wednesday, Musk labeled the stopgap measure as “criminal” and pushed for its rejection. His influence, particularly among MAGA-aligned lawmakers, places additional pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to keep the bill afloat. Musk’s objections stem from specific measures within the 1,500-page continuing resolution, including the proposed congressional pay raise, the first of its kind since 2009. The Tesla CEO, who is set to co-chair Trump’s newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), also urged lawmakers to avoid passing any new bills until Trump officially takes office. Musk’s comments come as Republican leaders attempt to secure votes to meet the Dec. 20 funding deadline. Adding to the pressur...