Tech executive Elon Musk declared that Congress should not pass any more bills until January 20, when President-elect Donald Trump takes office and Republicans control the House and Senate.
The demand came as Musk urged lawmakers to oppose a new continuing resolution (CR) that seeks to avert a government shutdown by the end of the week, along with a slew of additions.
“No bills should be passed Congress until Jan 20, when [Trump] takes office,” Musk said on Wednesday. “None. Zero.”
No bills should be passed Congress until Jan 20, when @realDonaldTrump takes office.
None.
Zero.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 18, 2024
The stopgap measure, negotiated by the GOP-led house and Democrat-led Senate, would provide funds for the federal government through March 14, 2025, and give $100 billion in disaster aid.
It also has provisions geared toward boosting farmers, health care reform,
