US EditionMike Johnson downplays Musk’s influence and says Republicans will pass Trump’s tax and budget bill
- House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed concerns on Friday that Elon Musk’s objections might block the passage of the Republican-sponsored major spending package.
- Musk criticized the legislation for contributing to a higher deficit, while Johnson countered that it contains $1.6 trillion in unprecedented spending reductions and provides necessary tax relief.
- Johnson emphasized the bill fulfills Trump's agenda with major tax cuts, border security, energy independence, and regulatory reform, and is on track before Independence Day.
- Johnson indicated that this measure marks the initial step among several planned actions aimed at restoring the nation’s fiscal stability, while also recognizing that further reductions will be necessary.
- Johnson acknowledged Musk's significant 2024 election role but dismissed his opposition as unlikely to stop the legislation and urged avoiding personal conflicts with Trump.
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Trump's tax and budget bill was written for 'hardworking Americans, not 'to please' Musk: Mike Johnson
Elon Musk called it "an abomination," but House speaker Mike Johnson says the GOP tax and budget bill is built for "hard working Americans" and not "to please the richest man in the world."
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Mike Johnson downplays Musk’s influence and says Republicans will pass Trump’s tax and budget bill
With an uncharacteristically feistiness, Speaker Mike Johnson took clear sides Sunday in President Donald Trump's breakup with mega-billionaire Elon Musk.
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