President-elect Donald Trump's recent clash with House Speaker Mike Johnson over a short-term government funding deal has left many Republicans puzzled. The rift between the two leaders came to a head when Elon Musk, with Trump's approval, criticized the deal on social media, leading to its collapse.
Trump's sudden opposition to the funding deal, coupled with his demand to lift the debt ceiling before taking office, created chaos in Congress and raised concerns about how Republicans will function under Trump's presidency.
