Earlier on Thursday, US president-elect Trump had called on congress to avert a shutdown, saying there had been 'success' in crafting a new plan to fund the government and lift the debt ceiling until 2027. However, Democrats rejected the proposal outright, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries labeling it 'laughable.' The proposal did not seem serious enough to garner bipartisan support as it did not meet the needs of the party's objectives.
Despite the urgency, as the deadline to avert a shutdown looms, Trump’s proposal has stirred controversy. Hakeem Jeffries emphasized that extreme MAGA Republicans are pushing the country toward a government shutdown. Given the slim majority Republicans hold in the House, the rejection signals a significant divide within Congress and indicates challenges in securing enough votes to pass Trump's new plan.
Trump's announcement of a new deal followed Musk's strong critique of a prior bipartisan proposal. Musk criticized the costliness of certain provisions in the plan, directly impacting Republican lawmakers' support. Trump's pressure further complicated GOP leaders' positions and has created a rift, jeopardizing their capacity to act decisively on the proposal, pushing them into a corner in terms of approaching the looming deadline.
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