Musk's influence is growing rapidly – called the "shadow president"
After the budget chaos in the US in recent days, Elon Musk has been given a new epithet: "The shadow president of the US", writes the Washington Post. The reason is that Musk's intense tweeting about the budget proposals is believed to have influenced how members of the House of Representatives voted.
The Washington Post notes that Musk has amassed enormous political power in a short time, even though he is not elected. His growing influence has sparked criticism that the future Trump administration will function as an oligarchy, where Musk is pushing for policies that would benefit himself and his company.
"It is clear who is in charge, and it is not future President Donald Trump", writes Democrat Pramila Jayapal on X.
However, some Republicans have a different opinion:
- I think President Trump is in charge, said Senator John Neely Kennedy after the first proposal was voted down earlier this week.
On Friday night, a Trump- and Musk-backed budget proposal was voted down, which means that the United States is approaching a shutdown of the federal authorities.
38 Republicans voted no – ominous for Trump
Of the 235 members of Congress who voted no to the new budget proposal in the United States last night, 38 were Republicans. The result means a defeat for Donald Trump and may be a sign that greater challenges await the incoming president, writes Fox News.
The new budget proposal had been developed by the Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson. The proposal was supported by Donald Trump, who before the vote urged both Republicans and Democrats to vote yes.
The night's results thus indicate that Trump may have difficulty uniting his party colleagues in the House of Representatives, writes Fox.
Chip Roy was one of the 38 Republicans who voted no to the proposal last night. He believes that the new proposal would lead to an increase in the US national debt by 5 trillion dollars. Republicans who voted for the proposal “lack self-respect,” Roy says.
The speaker faces his toughest task yet – could cost him his job
The budget chaos in the US in recent days has caused the ground to shake under the feet of the speaker of the House of Representatives, Republican Mike Johnson. Politico writes.
Johnson already had weak support, but this week's fighting may have caused irreparable damage to the congressman from Louisiana.
To avoid a shutdown of the US federal agencies, Johnson must work out a budget plan that is approved by Congress – and preferably Donald Trump – before midnight on Friday. The Wall Street Journal notes that Johnson is facing the toughest battle of his career and that it could cost him his job if he fails.
The WSJ writes that some of Johnson's Republican colleagues have started talking about replacing him.
– I don't think the speaker will stay in power, says Republican Senator Mike Lee, who is also suggesting Elon Musk as a replacement.
After the budget chaos in the US in recent days, Elon Musk has been given a new epithet: "The shadow president of the US", writes the Washington Post. The reason is that Musk's intense tweeting about the budget proposals is believed to have influenced how members of the House of Representatives voted.
The Washington Post notes that Musk has amassed enormous political power in a short time, even though he is not elected. His growing influence has sparked criticism that the future Trump administration will function as an oligarchy, where Musk is pushing for policies that would benefit himself and his company.
"It is clear who is in charge, and it is not future President Donald Trump", writes Democrat Pramila Jayapal on X.
However, some Republicans have a different opinion:
- I think President Trump is in charge, said Senator John Neely Kennedy after the first proposal was voted down earlier this week.
On Friday night, a Trump- and Musk-backed budget proposal was voted down, which means that the United States is approaching a shutdown of the federal authorities.
38 Republicans voted no – ominous for Trump
Of the 235 members of Congress who voted no to the new budget proposal in the United States last night, 38 were Republicans. The result means a defeat for Donald Trump and may be a sign that greater challenges await the incoming president, writes Fox News.
The new budget proposal had been developed by the Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson. The proposal was supported by Donald Trump, who before the vote urged both Republicans and Democrats to vote yes.
The night's results thus indicate that Trump may have difficulty uniting his party colleagues in the House of Representatives, writes Fox.
Chip Roy was one of the 38 Republicans who voted no to the proposal last night. He believes that the new proposal would lead to an increase in the US national debt by 5 trillion dollars. Republicans who voted for the proposal “lack self-respect,” Roy says.
The speaker faces his toughest task yet – could cost him his job
The budget chaos in the US in recent days has caused the ground to shake under the feet of the speaker of the House of Representatives, Republican Mike Johnson. Politico writes.
Johnson already had weak support, but this week's fighting may have caused irreparable damage to the congressman from Louisiana.
To avoid a shutdown of the US federal agencies, Johnson must work out a budget plan that is approved by Congress – and preferably Donald Trump – before midnight on Friday. The Wall Street Journal notes that Johnson is facing the toughest battle of his career and that it could cost him his job if he fails.
The WSJ writes that some of Johnson's Republican colleagues have started talking about replacing him.
– I don't think the speaker will stay in power, says Republican Senator Mike Lee, who is also suggesting Elon Musk as a replacement.
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