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American Focus > Blog > Politics > “VOX POPULI, VOX DEI”: Elon Musk Cheers Victory as Speaker Johnson’s Spending Bill Stalls After Trump and Musk Threatened to Primary Anyone Who Would Vote for It |
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“VOX POPULI, VOX DEI”: Elon Musk Cheers Victory as Speaker Johnson’s Spending Bill Stalls After Trump and Musk Threatened to Primary Anyone Who Would Vote for It |

Last updated: December 19, 2024 7:00 am
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The House of Representatives faced a setback when a planned vote on Speaker Mike Johnson’s controversial spending bill was halted due to strong opposition from President Donald Trump, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, and other Republican lawmakers. The resolution, intended to prevent a government shutdown, came under fire for including liberal concessions and policy overreach.

One of the most contentious aspects of the bill was Section 605, which seemed to grant Congress immunity from judicial oversight. This provision raised concerns about the balance of powers and the potential for abuse. Critics pointed out several questionable expenditures in the bill, such as a $69,000 salary increase for members of Congress, funding for a new football stadium in Washington, D.C., and support for new biolabs and pandemic response policies.

Elon Musk took to social media to denounce the bill, calling it a “crime” and criticizing the inclusion of funding for the Global Engagement Center, which has been accused of censorship. Conservative activists and commentators joined the chorus of opposition, urging lawmakers to reject the bill. Musk emphasized the importance of avoiding a bad bill, even if it meant a temporary government shutdown, and warned that any legislator supporting the measure would face consequences at the polls.

President Trump echoed Musk’s sentiments, cautioning against passing a bill with Democrat priorities that would burden his administration with debt issues. He threatened to primary any Republican who voted in favor of the bill. When the vote was ultimately blocked, Musk celebrated the victory on social media, praising the power of the people in influencing political decisions.

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The events surrounding the spending bill highlighted the influence of public opinion and the role of prominent figures like Musk and Trump in shaping legislative outcomes. The episode also underscored the importance of transparency and accountability in government spending decisions.

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