Trump Team's Budget Showdown: A Billionaire's Influence
President-elect Donald Trump, with Vice President-elect JD Vance, halted bipartisan budget negotiations, denouncing excessive spending. Billionaire Elon Musk's social media campaign criticized the bill, amplifying dissatisfaction and influencing Republican lawmakers. The episode highlighted Musk's political influence and Trump's unconventional approach, causing potential instability in legislative leadership.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 19-12-2024 07:27 IST | Created: 19-12-2024 07:27 IST

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President-elect Donald Trump, alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance, dealt a significant blow to ongoing bipartisan budget negotiations by dismissing the proposal as overly generous to Democrats.
Billionaire ally Elon Musk, who vocally criticized the budget's extensive spending on social media, bolstered Republican opposition, echoing Trump's sentiments.
The incident underscored Musk's rising political influence, as he partners with Trump to lead a task force aiming to streamline federal operations by reducing regulations and bureaucracy.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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