Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives downplays Musk’s influence on Trump’s tax and budget bill / Global
Sunday, June 8, 2025, 3:20 pm
Top House officials have brushed aside Elon Musk’s criticism of the Trump tax and budget bill, insisting that the legislation is designed for hardworking Americans. Lawmakers remain resolute, undeterred by tech mogul pressure, as they push forward with the measure amid high-profile commentary.
The Republican House leader said Musk's criticism of the GOP's massive tax and budget policy bill will not derail the measure.
The House speaker hit back at the tech mogul's attack on the Big, Beautiful Bill and says Congress won't cave to his pressure to vote against it
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