Conservative lawmakers have expressed their discontent with a government spending measure introduced at the eleventh hour to prevent a potential partial government shutdown. The measure, known as the Continuing Resolution (CR), has sparked criticism and witty remarks from several Republican representatives.
Rep. Kat Cammack of Florida humorously suggested that conservative Republicans should consider starting an OnlyFans account due to feeling frequently 'screwed' by such deals. Meanwhile, Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona playfully opposed the measure in a poetic tweet.
Other representatives, including Andrew Clyde and Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, as well as Nancy Mace of South Carolina, voiced their opposition to the CR, labeling it as a 'Christmas Cramnibus' and a 'lump of coal.'
Senator Mike Lee of Utah criticized fellow Republicans for supporting the CR, despite its contradictions with the principles of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative led by President-elect Donald Trump, with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy at the helm.
House Appropriations Committee chair Rep. Tom Cole defended the proposal, highlighting its provisions for disaster relief and the avoidance of a government shutdown that could hinder the incoming administration's progress.
Elon Musk joined the conversation, expressing his disapproval of the bill and questioning the excessive spending depicted in the lengthy document.
House Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged Musk's concerns but emphasized the necessity of passing the bill to pave the way for Trump's return to office with an 'America First' agenda.
The debate surrounding the CR underscores the complexities of government spending and the divergent views within the Republican party on fiscal matters.
