Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas recently made headlines when he compared Elon Musk to a “prime minister” in the context of Congress’ recent vote on a stopgap funding bill. Gonzales expressed his concerns on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” stating that Musk's influence seemed to rival that of traditional political figures.
The saga unfolded as Musk, the billionaire tech executive, played a significant role in derailing a spending bill proposed by GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson. Musk utilized his social media platform, X, to rally opposition against the bill, ultimately leading to its demise with support from President-elect Donald Trump.
