Trump Supported Musk’s Opposition To Spending Bill Before Posts Went Public

Elon Musk’s viral posts criticizing the failed government spending bill were approved by President-elect Donald Trump, according to a report. Trump told NBC News that he spoke with Musk before the tech mogul posted his sharp criticisms, which helped rally conservative opposition to the legislation.

“I told him that if he agrees with me, that he could put out a statement,” Trump said, describing Musk’s perspective as aligned with his own focus on fiscal responsibility. Musk’s posts, including the caption “Ever seen a bigger piece of pork?” alongside a photograph of the bill’s 1,500+ pages, quickly garnered widespread attention.

The spending bill’s collapse has triggered renewed scrutiny of House Speaker Mike Johnson, who introduced the proposal. Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the legislation, calling it “unacceptable” and warning that it represented a “Democrat trap.”

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Trump also addressed the debt ceiling during his conversation, proposing its complete elimination. He described the move as the “smartest thing” Congress could do, aligning his position with progressive Democrats like Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Warren applauded Trump’s remarks, writing, “I agree with President-elect Trump that Congress should terminate the debt limit.”

The backlash to the spending bill has left Johnson’s leadership in question, with conservatives criticizing his handling of the legislation. Trump, while refraining from outright condemnation of the speaker, hinted that Johnson’s future depends on his ability to avoid similar missteps.

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