On Friday, a heated moment unfolded on the House floor as Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) launched a fiery tirade against what she called the influence of “President Musk” in derailing a bipartisan spending bill. Her dramatic outburst quickly became a focal point in the ongoing government shutdown debate, as lawmakers on both sides wrestle with the looming midnight deadline.
DeLauro, a veteran Democrat who has represented Connecticut since 1991, did not hold back as she accused Elon Musk, the influential billionaire and a staunch ally of President-elect Donald Trump, of pressuring House Republicans to abandon a bipartisan agreement. “We agreed on a bill, and you know what? They got scared because President Musk told them, President Musk said ‘Don’t do it, don’t do it, shut the government down,’” DeLauro shouted, her frustration evident.
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The congresswoman, known for her colorful personality and purple hair, lambasted Musk for meddling in the legislative process, suggesting his actions have dire consequences for ordinary Americans. “What does he know about what people go through when the government shuts down?” she exclaimed. “Are his employees furloughed? Hell no! Is he furloughed? No!”
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