President-elect Donald Trump's DOGE adviser Elon Musk is leading a chorus of opposition Wednesday against the continuing resolution (CR) put forth under House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.
"This bill should not pass," Musk wrote on X in a series of tweets.
"Any member of the House or Senate who votes for this outrageous spending bill deserves to be voted out in 2 years!" the billionaire who helped back Trump's return to the White House also posted to X.
Johnson acknowledged the opposition from Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, saying they were in touch with him on a group text chat on the topic overnight.
"They understand the situation," Johnson said in a televised interview Wednesday. "They said: 'It's not directed at you, Mr. Speaker, but we don't like the spending.'"
"And I said: 'Guess what, fellas? I don't either.'"
But this is what Johnson has put before the House to avoid a government shutdown this Friday, elements that have concerned Republicans and Trump backers.
Amid a report the CR contains language that would block Trump's Justice Department from investigating Congress, Musk was even more incredulous.
"This is insane and has nothing to do with a 'continuing resolution'!" Musk wrote.
Additionally, Congress is attempting to give itself a hefty pay raise — from $174,000 to $243,000.
"How can this be called a 'continuing resolution' if it includes a 40% pay increase for Congress?" Musk wrote.
The chorus of criticism for Johnson was not echoed by Musk, but he did vow to lead the chorus against the bill.
"This crazy bill needs to stop now," Musk wrote.
"This bill is terrible," he added.
"This bill is criminal," he wrote.
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