Coverage dated December 17, 2024

Donald Trump sides with Elon Musk against Mike Johnson over spending bill

Headline from Newsweek

Musk has rallied Republican lawmakers against a spending bill backed by the House speaker.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

Townhall
Mike Johnson Responds to Elon Musk Over Spending Bill Criticism (opens Townhall)
Published Dec 17, 2024
Fox News
Speaker Johnson defends spending bill amid Musk, GOP opposition: ‘Impossible position’ (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 17, 2024
Fox News's feed description
Speaker Mike Johnson said he has spoken to Elon Musk and explained why he supports the government spending bill despite concerns regarding the deficit.
Newsweek
Donald Trump sides with Elon Musk against Mike Johnson over spending bill (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 17, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
Musk has rallied Republican lawmakers against a spending bill backed by the House speaker.
The Hill
Speaker Johnson speaks to Musk after he suggests torpedoing spending bill (opens The Hill)
Published Dec 17, 2024
The Hill's feed description
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said that he talked to billionaire Elon Musk about the 1,5000-page government funding deal after Musk voiced his opposition to the bill, and that the incoming Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief understands the “impossible” position the Speaker is in.
Insider
Elon Musk bashes Congress' government funding bill (opens Insider)
Published Dec 17, 2024
Insider's feed description
Speaker Mike Johnson said he spoke to Musk about his displeasure last night, though the DOGE co-head said on X that the bill shouldn't pass.