TJ Madsen is among the founding members of the New Herald Tribune and chairs the editorial board. He worked for national syndicated newspapers in Newark, Philadelphia, and Baltimore before moving to the midwest.
In a recent series of posts on X, Elon Musk, co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has voiced strong opposition to the latest Congressional budget proposal, labeling it as excessively wasteful. The 1,547-page bill, which aims to fund the government through mid-March, has been described by Musk as a "bigger piece of pork". The bill includes $100 billion in disaster relief, $10 billion in economic aid for farmers, and the first pay raise for members of Congress since 2009.
Musk, who is set to co-lead DOGE alongside biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy, has been vocal about his displeasure with the bill, urging every representative and senator to read it thoroughly before voting. In a post on X, Musk stated, "This bill should not pass," emphasizing the need for more efficient government spending.
In a surprising twist, Musk also took the opportunity to defend President-elect Donald Trump's new haircut, which has sparked considerable attention on social media. Trump, known for his iconic golden coif, was recently seen with a noticeably different hairstyle at his golf club in Palm Beach. Musk praised the new look, stating, "We are serious about trimming waste in this administration," drawing a parallel between the budget cuts and Trump's new, more streamlined appearance.
The budget proposal has faced criticism from various quarters, with many GOP representatives pledging to vote against it. Speaker Mike Johnson, who has been in communication with Musk and Ramaswamy, acknowledged their concerns but emphasized the necessity of the bill to avoid a government shutdown.
As the debate continues, Musk's comments have added fuel to the fire, highlighting the ongoing struggle between fiscal responsibility and necessary government spending. The outcome of this budget battle will be a significant test for the incoming administration and its commitment to efficiency and reform.
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