Media Erupts After Musk Leads Opposition To Government Spending Plan

Elon Musk’s role in halting a major government funding proposal has sparked widespread criticism from mainstream media. The measure, which included controversial spending items, collapsed after Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy publicly opposed it, urging lawmakers to reject the plan.

CBS’s Evening News opened with dire warnings about the potential consequences of the bill’s failure. Anchor Norah O’Donnell said, “Millions of government workers and military members could be without pay just days before the holidays.” She pointed to Musk’s influence as a key factor in the measure’s demise.

The proposal included billions for disaster relief but also faced backlash for additional expenditures. Critics argued that funding for a stadium, pay raises for Congress, and protections for certain government agencies were unnecessary and wasteful.

Nikole Killion of CBS highlighted these controversial provisions, while ABC’s Mary Bruce warned of potential disruptions to federal operations if no deal is reached. “Key workers like TSA agents could be required to work without pay during the busy travel season,” Bruce said.

Musk’s calls for lawmakers to reject the plan gained traction quickly, supported by President-elect Donald Trump. Within hours, the proposal fell apart, leaving lawmakers without a clear resolution as the shutdown deadline approaches.

The media’s frustration with Musk reflects his growing influence in Washington, particularly as he works closely with Trump’s incoming administration to push for fiscal restraint.

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