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Musk, Trump, and Ramaswamy Oppose 1,547-Page Spending Bill, Heightening Shutdown Risk

Dec 18, 2024, 10:56 PM

Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump have publicly opposed a bipartisan 1,547-page spending bill that aims to fund the government until mid-March and avert a shutdown. Musk criticized the bill on social media, stating "This bill should not pass," and claimed "We're funding bioweapon labs in this bill!" He also threatened to fund primary opponents against Republicans who support the bill. Vivek Ramaswamy joined Musk in opposing the legislation. Trump's opposition has caused House Speaker Mike Johnson to reconsider the bill and consider alternative options. Their stance has increased the likelihood of a shutdown, raising concerns about potential impacts on federal workers and services during the holiday season.