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GOP Traitors Team Up With Democrats To Stop Trump

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We must vote these RINOs out of Congress.

Congress is facing a critical moment as the threat of a government shutdown looms, and House Republicans’ latest attempt to avert it has hit a major roadblock. On Thursday, a bill aimed at keeping the government funded and avoiding a shutdown was soundly rejected in a 174-235 vote. While the measure was backed by President-elect Donald Trump, it faced fierce opposition from a majority of Democrats and 38 Republicans who voted against it.

The proposed funding bill, known as the American Relief Act of 2024, was designed to keep the government open for another three months, extend farm aid, suspend the debt ceiling for two years, and provide $110 billion in disaster relief. However, the bill also removed several contentious provisions from earlier proposals, such as a pay raise for Congress and certain earmarks for specific infrastructure projects. Despite these adjustments, the bill was still too much for many lawmakers to stomach.

Democrats were quick to mobilize against the proposal, accusing Republicans of reneging on previous agreements and pushing forward a bill that was crafted without proper consultation. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) called the bill “not serious” and criticized Republicans for failing to honor a bipartisan deal that had already been agreed upon. Other Democrats echoed his frustration, with Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) denouncing the rushed process, which bypassed normal committee procedures and offered little time for debate.

Elon Musk, who had publicly supported the bill, laid the blame squarely at the feet of House Democrats, particularly Jeffries, accusing them of blocking a reasonable solution that would have avoided a shutdown. “The responsibility for the shutdown rests squarely on the shoulders of @RepJeffries,” Musk wrote on social media, fueling tensions between the parties.

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Meanwhile, Republicans are divided on the best course of action. Some hardline conservatives, including Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), dismissed the new bill as a watered-down version of the earlier proposal, which they had already opposed. Despite this, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and other GOP leaders are pushing to pass a deal that can gain enough support to prevent a government shutdown.

President Trump, who had previously voiced his displeasure with the initial government funding plan, was closely involved in discussions surrounding the new deal. He has repeatedly called for Congress to take action on the debt ceiling and extend it until at least 2029. “Congress needs to get rid of, or extend through, 2029, the insane Debt Ceiling,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, reiterating his demand for long-term fiscal responsibility.

As the clock ticks down to the looming shutdown deadline, all eyes are on Congress to see if they can reach a compromise that satisfies both parties and avoids a disastrous government shutdown. But with deep divisions in both parties, it’s unclear if a solution will be reached in time to avert the nightmare before Christmas.

If a deal is not reached, the government could begin to shut down as early as Saturday, leading to widespread disruptions across federal services and programs. Ultimately, any spending measure will need to pass through the Senate and secure President Biden’s approval before it can go into effect, adding further uncertainty to an already tense situation.