GOP Congressman Criticizes 1,547-Page Spending Bill; Elon Musk Agrees

Congressman Byron Donalds opposes the spending bill, advocating for reduced government spending and efficient use of taxpayer money.

### Rep. Donalds Against the Continuing Resolution: A "Garbage" Bill

* 🗣️ Rep. Donalds opposes the **1,547-page continuing resolution**, aligning with Elon Musk's criticism.
* 🗣️  He highlights the bill's failure to reflect the **"mandate" for lower spending** and government efficiency from the recent election.
* 🗣️ The bill jeopardizes **disaster recovery funds** for states like Florida, held hostage for EV mandates and other provisions.
* 😡 Rep. Donalds calls the bill "garbage" and advocates for a return to the drawing board, separating disaster relief from other government functions.
* 🗣️ He emphasizes that the bill's passage requires Democratic votes, despite the Republican majority, contradicting the election's mandate.
* 🗣️  Rep. Donalds believes the focus should be on preparing for President Trump's incoming administration, rather than negotiating with the Biden administration.
* 🗣️ He criticizes using disaster-stricken family farms as "pawns" to pass the unpopular omnibus bill, echoing the sentiments of many colleagues and the American public.
* 🗣️  The Congressman suggests that cleaning up the "worst administration we have ever seen with Joe Biden" should be the priority, not negotiating further with him.

Rep. Donalds says he’s not voting for this ‘garbage’: Elon Musk is ‘correct’

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Criticism of the Continuing Resolution Bill

Elon Musk opposes the 1,547-page continuing resolution bill.

Speaker McCarthy acknowledges the difficult political situation with a slim Republican majority.

Rep. Donalds explains the bill funds GOP-targeted cuts.

Rep. Donalds criticizes the bill for jeopardizing disaster recovery funds for states like Florida.

Rep. Donalds states he will vote no, calling the bill 'garbage' and agreeing with Elon Musk's assessment.

Rep. Donalds suggests returning to the drawing board and separating disaster recovery funding.

He proposes a slimmed-down government until President Trump's term.

He discusses the possibility of needing Democratic votes to pass the bill.

Rep. Donalds expresses dislike for needing Democratic support but acknowledges the mandate from the election.

Rep. Donalds emphasizes the clear election mandate for spending cuts and government efficiency.

He speculates on President Trump's preference regarding a government shutdown before his inauguration.

Rep. Donalds believes President Trump is focused on his upcoming presidency.

He views this bill as cleaning up the Biden administration's actions.

He suggests that negotiations with President Biden are unnecessary.

Rep. Donalds highlights public disapproval of the omnibus bill.