House Democrats expressed strong disapproval of the new GOP government funding measure, not due to its contents but rather the process by which it was developed. The criticism was directed at Elon Musk and House Speaker Mile Johnson for reneging on a previously agreed-upon deal.
During a caucus meeting, Democrats were heard chanting “hell no” and there were instances of laughter and applause. Representative Jamie Raskin condemned the actions, stating that the agreement reached by Senate Democrats, Senate Republicans, House Democrats, and House Republicans was disrupted by Elon Musk, whom he referred to as an unofficial fourth branch of government.
