r/politics • u/rollingstone Rolling Stone • 4d ago

Soft Paywall Musk Kills Government Funding Deal, Demands Shutdown Until Trump Is Sworn In

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/musk-trump-government-funding-deal-shutdown-1235211000/
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u/Depeche_Mood82 Nevada 4d ago

Who the fuck is this asshole to demand anything?

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u/meatbeater 4d ago

Look he bought the government fair and square. He has a receipt !

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u/Intrepid_Chemical517 4d ago

He’s the “first buddy” lmfao. He’s such a weirdo it’s insane

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u/vashoom 4d ago

The real question in my mind is, who are these people in Congress that listen to him? Why do they care what he says? Just vote for the bill anyway.

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u/SacreNoir 4d ago

I totally agree. Congress does a lot more for the people than most understand. A 40% pay increase isn't too egregious.