Elon Musk is wielding significant influence on Capitol Hill, even before Donald Trump's presidency begins. Musk has publicly criticized a continuing resolution funding bill, rallying Republicans against it and highlighting concerns about wasteful spending. This opposition has resonated with some lawmakers, who view the bill as perpetuating status quo practices. Musk's advocacy for government efficiency, along with Vivek Ramaswamy's involvement, has added a new dimension to the debate.
FILE - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk , left, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump attend a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa.
In more than 100 posts Wednesday, Musk rallied Republicans against the bill as the government inched closer to a shutdown and he reposted other people promising consequences for Republicans who voted for it. TrumpThe shadow President Elon Musk said that we shouldn't be doing this deal, so this is on them. They're going to have to figure their way out of it," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash.“This continuing resolution or whatever it is is a total joke.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy said 'Hey, why are we going to do status quo funding when the whole message was we're breaking from that," said Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio.of Congress were getting a 40% pay raise. There’s no new stadium money, but there is a pay raise, although it’s less than 4%.Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., defended the potential wage increase after saying he just found out it was in the bill when asked.
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