Trump, Musk co-losers as united Democrats prevent government shutdown

[@dallaslouie]

Good, now protect our Social Security we Americans worked and paid for.

[@paolazo-l4790]

Americans also voted to shut social security

[@Thadmotor1044]

it is the whole Idea

[@michaelthelen4750]

Social Security is underfunded, and will only be able to pay a fraction of its benefits by the early 2030s. The following needs to happen 1) the payroll tax rate, paid by workers and employers, needs to increase 2) the cap on the amount of wages subject to Social Security taxes needs to increase 3) the retirement age needs to gradually increase This is what needs to be done if you seriously want to "protect our Social Security". If you don't support it, you don't support Social Security.

[@Marlorn]

​@@michaelthelen4750 What's your source for this?

[@kam1470]

What? So your social security is more important than fighting for democracy somewhere in ukraine? We already sent 250B, so why not send more? I think you are pro Putin.

[@iloveplayingpr]

Expect more problems and issues to be made by President Elon Musk and first lady Donald Trump.

[@edk.6306]

Lol....Nicely done!!!

[@monicarestrepo1643]

😂😂😂😂

[@valdagadsden2956]

Exactly. There will be nothing but chaos, trillions added to the debt, and absolutely nothing good or positive for the American people and this country coming from Musk and Trump. It's already begun.

[@zuzauramek9850]

I can't wait to see what billions $ from Russia, Iran, China, Korea, and Saudi can buy.

[@CEO-xt6ch]

And maybe even the Coffee Boy -Vance

[@RamingtonStilll-x4b]

It's like being like Cinderella, constantly having to clean up the mess your evil stepmother and siblings make of your home.

[@KarenSeverud]

Good analogy. The stepsisters were pretty obnoxious too.

[@loft306]

Perfect, nailed it!

[@BrattyBetty]

Stepsisters in adult diapers

[@TrayMarrisJr]

And then losing. This „ bipartisanship“ strategy only helps MAGA in the end.

[@valdagadsden2956]

Exactly. These Republicans have the majority but refused to pass a budget. This crap has happened every few months. And every time it's the Democrats that have to keep the government from shutting down. Trump caused a disaster the last time he was in office. More of Musk and first lady Trump shitshow to come.

[@donloughrey1615]

OUR government should not be a hobby for billionaires.

[@kenk7282]

If they campaigned on reduced spending, why would they need to raise the debt ceiling?

[@pjc87guy]

That reduction is in spending for Americans to allow increases for the rich and corporations the same way Reagan cut taxes on the rich by 67% and created a tax on Social Security benefits and cut aid to the poor and children to cover the lost taxes. It is what they have been doing for forty years.

[@TRAPONOMICS]

It's almost as if they're lying

[@Itsme-vo4fx]

Very simple, President Musk told them to axe the bill and his stooge (Trump) followed Musk command by posting his agreement with Musk’s order. The new rule in the MAGA party; “be loyal and obey Musk or else he will stop stuffing money in your back pocket”. That’s how you run this country without being elected and Trump is willing to go along with it because he owes so much money to so many people and as long as he has the title “president” it keeps him out of jail.

[@shesaknitter]

@@TRAPONOMICS They seldom do anything else.

[@ChefjeffreyB]

So later on they will claim that a financial down turn in raise interest rates combined with de-globalization and re raising of inflation will be on Biden, not him, common deflection tactic. Remember why we have Johnson and not McCartney same situation just flip.

[@tease5424]

When Tucker asked Musk, "There's no way a foreigner can be president," Musk replied, "Not officially." They both laughed their black hearts out.

[@Stella.Argenta]

So did Musk & his brother when years ago they admitted in a talk show that they were granted funding even though they were illegal immigrants !

[@ClassicFIHD]

@@michaelthelen4750 If you think about it, if it weren't for Trump, we would not be talking about Musk.

[@ronreagan-x5w]

How did Kamala Harris spend 1.5 billion dollars in campaign funds and still end up 20 million in debt? She didn't even win a single swing state.

[@MegaMagaTrumpsavingAmerica]

Obama set a precedence! Him being born in Kenya, evidently he can!

[@swapshots4427]

​@michaelthelen4750 Are you in a mental hospitable at the moment? If not, find one and sign in.

[@sandrafisher9252]

Thank you, Rep Jefferies, for your leadership, and may he become the next Speaker of the House. May president Musk be impeached and put out with the rest of the rubbish.

[@dens3096]

100 pages instead of 1500 pages of spending bill. Trump won!

[@albertstrohmaier4034]

Look at the VP pick. No better. The speaker( 3rd in line) isn't much to hold out for either. No matter what happens, the next 4 years will be ROUGH.

[@VictoriaKempPhotos]

18 months is all trump has. At the midterms, dems will get the lead back, then trump and musk are lame ducks.

[@gigizoom18]

Trump has dementia, he ran to stay out of prison, perhaps the USA will become introspective to fix its problems..

[@VernicaRogers]

Rep. Jeffries you're awesome thank you. 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@timhyatt9185]

THIS is what the conservatives voted for. They deserve every bit of the project 2025 that will be coming to them..

[@ralphe.5877]

But everyone else did not deserve. We have to stand together.

[@noinfo326]

@@ralphe.5877 You did stand together and voted in drumpf. You reap what you sow. drumpf has allegiance to no one but himself. Elon bought the presidency for himself.

[@scottlang7025]

I can only hope we get all of it! Sadly we won’t

[@Charie51]

So sorry for your ignorance

[@JeanConley]

They certainly do, but unfortunately WE don't.

[@Jilla0559]

Good for them ! They Republicans at last had spine ! Now They need to raise taxes on Billionaire Corporations !

[@jackiemarieadams7764]

Jill ... they did not have a spine, their money was threatened. AND it was 196 Democrat votes that SAVED America from disastrous. If America can NOT see the destruction Republicans are doing, then they are stupid idiots, blind, crippling and crazy. 😢

[@jackstrubbe7608]

AND take down Citizens United. That could take down ALL the influence and graft.

[@jackiemarieadams7764]

Listen again and again. It was the Democrats who saved America three times!! NOT the Republicans, no spine, their money was threatened. Democrats will NOT keep bailing out repubs. The Republicans will destroy the people after Jan 20th. 😢 no more Democrats stepping in to save the day because the majority are all Republicans and no more Democrats after Jan. 20th, 2025. 😢

[@playfulpanthress]

Don't be crazy. They only did this because they know they'd be blamed if they didn't. But they aren't going to fight to make things better. That makes their masters angry.

[@BlakeJakes245]

SOME of the republicans grew a spine, 36 exactly, that voted against Trump & Elon’s demands.

[@ramonareinhold8424]

Elon and Trump showed their true colors, and proved that if there are enough sane people to say NO, Trump & Co will fail...

[@Mostspecialusername]

there aren't enough sane people to keep them out of the USA government and legislature.

[@dens3096]

100 pages instead of 1500 pages of spending bill. Trump won!

[@benetton6617]

They both are evil billionaires and vengeful.

[@TrayMarrisJr]

Democrats will always bail them out

[@Cyn7thRay]

How is Musk not considered “a foreign interference” in our government?

[@Lutoria99]

400 billion dollars lets you get away with way too much

[@commonsense3632]

I'm not sure are you?

[@Opinionsrnotfacts574]

He is a Presidential advisor - that seems to cover over every concern that may be raised.

[@saneasthenextguy196]

Putin doesn't mind.

[@Bevrinton]

Mr Elon Musk is the highest individual American taxpayer who also employs thousands of American workers that also pays taxes , what are your contributions to America.

[@brybrysofly4093]

“so did JD Vance but he’s sort of a minor character here” 😂😂

[@ggrepoman]

Reality is terrible but the "JD Vance is a minor player here" has me dying, the laughter hurts the back of my neck. Thanks for the five minutes of joy.

[@corinabartra6374]

JD Vance doesen't count in this game.

[@sk8queen]

@@corinabartra6374He’s literally a ghost. Where is he? It’s as if trump just picked him simply for protocol.

[@susien7323]

@@ggrepoman I’m reminded of the Jazz potery of Amy 🍷🏠. Vance is the Lady Boy to President Mush and his side kick vp trump. Vance is no longer useful. He’s not playing Brokeback Billionaire Mountain. While Musk & Tramp play. Vance stands in a corner holding their 👛 👛 and fetch trump his Coca Cola. Vance is a self proclaimed Hillbilly. He didn’t come from 💰 and that’s trumps first love. The real question is Lady Boy Vance, he’s about to find out what it’s like to be a second class citizen. Your Body My Choice is the maga anthem. Lady Boy needs to keep his skirt down and hope that Elon or Trump don’t want to “inspect the merchandise “. The bromance is a billionaire club only buh bye

[@susien7323]

@@corinabartra6374 like billionaires would ever invite a hillbilly into the club. He brought the Project 2025 hypocrites and not that Musk/Trump win, he’s out…. Unless trump needs a Coca Cola or big Mac 🍔

[@marieross3187]

Elon musk the richest person on this earth the co president??? Baby Vance🤣🤣🤣 just wanted more money when take in office!🤣🤣🤣

[@SherryEllesson]

Thank you, Democrats and the really courageous people on the Republican side, for not letting Trump do away with the debt ceiling. Trump "loves debt." The man is off the rails, and Musk has no place in having a say about our government.

[@PenelopePitstop0078]

Thankfully 💯

[@dens3096]

100 pages instead of 1500 pages of spending bill. Trump won!

[@gnd111]

A Dem with no facts...typical

[@79bull]

Do you think Musk considers this a loss? It would be nice if his ‘role’ died down at this point.

[@Nevergoindown13]

Democrats just folded to Elon and Trump... how is this a win for Democrats? 😂

[@troubledsole9104]

Musk has to go. Congressional Democrats are going to have to be united, ruthless, and flawless. We need to take back our country from the evil selfish oligarchs.

[@shesmashgrr]

Your candidate was installed via a coup. Then she blew a billion dollars on celebrity endorsements while our own citizens were suffering. The left needs a timeout.

[@Hhaze]

😂 You handed the country over to one.

[@Cold_Tides]

We’re talking about finally getting rid of george soros right?

[@fernandohernandez9156]

​@@Cold_Tideswhat exactly has Soros done? Please provide link to substantiate your claims.

[@onceagain6184]

​@@Cold_Tides=🤡

[@simplybeautiful9021]

Republicans don't even trust the very same person they put in power😂😂😂😂

[@MikeL-i7x]

Oh yeah, when Trump says he re-negotiates the debt, what he really means is dumping the debt on one of his disposable businesses and then filing Chapter 11. The business takes the fall so he can protect his own wealth. This should be illegal.

[@PenelopePitstop0078]

He’s likely to bankrupt our country.

[@justinmcclain4663]

Its ok I have tissue

[@dens3096]

100 pages instead of 1500 pages of spending bill. Trump won!

[@Nevergoindown13]

Trump's worth billions... what are you worth?

[@ClassicFIHD]

A smart businessman makes about $12 for every $1 of debt he owes.

[@Chrisgeb]

Americans are quite simple-minded at times. Democrats save the day and yet they get blamed for every negative issue.

[@pattidick9310]

Democrats are the American people.

[@rriddick8571]

💯

[@EllisonLowrimore-y8h]

Democrats passed a bill not to miss a paycheck!

[@maxl-o5q]

YOUS ARE NUTS THEY GAVE ALL OUR MONEY AWAY TO EVERYONE EXCEPT US CITIZEBS THAT PAY THIER SALARIES. DID U GET 4-500WEEK ONLY IF YOU WORKED THE ILLEGALS DIDGET 400 WEEK A FREE SIRLOIN STEAKS EVERYDAY WHILE STAYING AT LAVISH HOTELS 4 YEARS WATCHIN MOVIES.

[@bebM123]

​@@EllisonLowrimore-y8hGet a grip on reality

[@CryinInDaaClub]

The difference this time is that Dems didn't let President Musk win. And that is vitally important. They must dig in their heels. They must stay united.

[@RandyWatson-q2t]

You got a president right now. All riddled with dementia. You make solid choices

[@gregorywilliams8866]

SPEAK SIS!

[@TeddyMonka-d1g]

Isn’t Biden president? What are you even talking about?

[@JeffPutnam-i1v]

They reduced the spending bill (by 900 billion dollars) after they were caught. Thats called a win for Elon! Sorry you fell for fake media lies.

[@i-love-space390]

This can only continue for so long. The Senate is still in Democratic hands. That's why Johnson has to negotiate. Unfortunately when the new Congress is seated, we will be at the mercy of the few sane Republicans left in the House to derail Elon and Trump's plans. And those GOP Reps have shown that they have no balls.

[@10sydcogs]

Rep Jefferies is the man 💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ScottysAnimals]

But they can't figure out a way to explain it to the American people. The American people keep voting for this dysfunction.

[@jessimatic]

One word: Gerrymandering

[@Opinionsrnotfacts574]

Please! The bulk of Americans voted for Dump so they would not have to use the right pronoun. They deserve what they voted for.

[@kam1470]

Blue voters are the problem. What values you supposedly pass to your kids? How to cheat on spouse and not get caught under ,, i have right to do whatever i want " clause? Stepmoms and stepdads almost everywhere. Seeing a non-dysfunctional family with values where both Father and Mother are biological parents are almost non existent. But then again, blue voters are like newlyweds. They base things on emotions.....but then common sense kicks in few months later and filing for divorce starts. Oh amd btw, Beyonce(Harris voter) was shpwing off the other week how her expenses are 3 million per month....as if thats something to be proud off.

[@kam1470]

Blue voters are the problem. What values you supposedly pass to your kids? How to cheat on spouse and not get caught under ,, i have right to do whatever i want " clause? Stepmoms and stepdads almost everywhere. Seeing a non-dysfunctional family with values where both Father and Mother are biological parents are almost non existent. But then again, blue voters are like newlyweds. They base things on emotions.....but then common sense kicks in few months later and filing for divorce starts. Oh amd btw, Beyonce(Harris voter) was shpwing off the other week how her expenses are 3 million per month....as if thats something to be proud off.

[@kam1470]

Hi.

[@LGGGlove]

I am so proud of these humans who fought for us . Thank you for the present democrats and the 38 Republican who grew a pair. Thank you so much

[@mrs3533]

You won’t be thanking them for long cause this is going to bite us in the butt. Trump and Musk are right !

[@GinaDobson-o3z]

It is Jesus Christ working through them. He gets ALL Of The Glory!!!

[@lorrainemcfarland621]

@@mrs3533 I'd like to know what they are right about.

[@happyguy5414]

@@mrs3533please explain if you’re able to. However I doubt that you’ll even try 🙄

[@Portia-oc6mr]

@@GinaDobson-o3z Gina, I respectfully disagree. Jesus has no part in Satan's world, and the Scriptures repeatedly tells us that. There is absolutely no alliance between Jesus and Satan. Please read the Bible; I hope you do.

[@nucskull9547]

Take the money from the billionaires! Not us!

[@ronreagan-x5w]

The top 1% of the wealthiest Americans pay 42.3% of America's taxes. That's almost half of America's taxes. Last year, Elon Musk paid around $15 billion dollars in taxes. How much did you pay?

[@ronreagan-x5w]

Socialism: Punishing the job providers, punishing success, taking away people's incentives to succeed, and rewarding the lazy. Socialism always ruins a country.

[@ravinhairgirl88]

Did you vote for trump? If you did you were laughing at us democratic s calling us commies. Will now you got your capitalist dictatorship sit down and enjoy the ride of your life. 😂🤣

[@JC-jo9bf]

@@ronreagan-x5w The top 1% own 90% percent of the country and make more money than the entire middle class in America. They should easily and happily pay their fair share.

[@Ketowski]

@@ronreagan-x5w How much taxpayer money does he get for his government contracts? And given he wasn’t on the ticket and can’t be president, he doesn’t get a free pass no matter how many Presidents he buys.

[@stephaniehall7976]

Thank you, God for your grace 🌟✨and “Love”🌟✨💎✨

[@remiplourde1867]

Liz Cheney said it best; "Tonight, I say this to my Republican colleagues who are defending the indefensible: There will come a day when Donald Trump is gone, but your dishonor will remain"

[@shesaknitter]

Nice words but since when have they ever cared about doing anything even remotely honorable?

[@Jilla0559]

@@remiplourde1867 If they go after her - We’ll find out about the Involvement of Congress It’s gonna be Ugly for them. Wealthy Dem donors are lining up already

[@PaulaAcquaviva-gn2hg]

Well said

[@richardbrown3061]

You’re no longer a Republican. You were kicked out by the people of Wyoming. To lose by 40 points is truly embarrassing. Go cry with the rest of you Democrat cronies.

[@conniedeem4383]

​@@shesaknitterthe first honorable "thing" they did was to impeach chrump the first time. The second honorable thing was to impeach him again. It is too bad the Republicans couldn't follow through and continue to do the honorable thing. If the GOP had a backbone we would not be dealing with the maga circus today.

[@kulamassally6061]

You are right madam "It is not a game ." Thanks for working on behalf of the American people.

[@donsmith4833]

She is not telling the hole truth..., that first bill was loaded with pork. And I am glad that Musk drew attention to how much pork and excessive spending was in that first bill.

[@kisha1682]

@ donsmith4833 there were some lies in that bill he put on x. If u don’t trust a snake, don’t trust him

[@donaldallen1213]

⁠@@donsmith4833 why should an unelected immigrant be inserting his dumb azz in our government??? Deport Elonia! 🙄

[@mayhem659]

You’re right about not being a game. We don’t even know who has been running the country the past four years. More lies from the left as always. Disgusting

[@markcepeda8144]

​​​@@donsmith4833truth????? from duplicitous don the con and he lying must ???? be quiet .. go to your. room ......🤔😏💙💙👍👍

[@katherinerice852]

Isn't a game to bring disaster relief to those who need it! Thank you!

[@carolscott9973]

He renegotiates debt by declaring bankruptcy?

[@davidharrowe4083]

Thank you to Dems and Republicans in House of Representatives for standing up to Musk & Trump and voting to keep the federal government open, at least for another three months.

[@dens3096]

100 pages instead of 1500 pages of spending bill. Trump won!

[@Nevergoindown13]

How is this standing up to "Trump and Elon?" You people really are begging for a win at this point. Trump and Elon stopped a bill from passing... this is CLEARLY their win! Four more years, baby!

[@sevensages5279]

Trump and musk had threatened to primary “Any Republican” who voted for a funding bill without a debt limit extension; on Friday, 170 House Republicans did just that. They can't primary 170 members of congress!!!

[@benetton6617]

Elon is even more vengeful than Trump. And he's calling the shots. 😢

[@cocaine_hookers]

Thanks to Vivek for reading this bill exposing the democrats waste fraud and abuse. Elon and Vivek already helping American tax payers kick the ruling class out and giving us a voice!

[@justinwolf7490]

This is just the pre-circus. Everyone grab on tight.

[@dwanemarsh4378]

No, actually the circus is almost over, when Biden is OUT! What a joke! Not even making any decisions! Kicked out of running by his own side! Back stabbed by Obama and Harris. And they FAILED! ZERO loyalty in that party! The REAL, lets-actually-get-things-done, Admin is about to take over! And we can already see the changes happening in the world right now, that NEVER happened under Biden! Useless! Watch closely!

[@sistaz2day]

got my popcorn stacked up for 4 years!🍿😂😂😂😂😂

[@GMAC-f6s]

​@@sistaz2day you hate America

[@porscheowns16]

It’s been a circus the whole time Joe Biden is the mains act !

[@JM-wn1gr]

You’re absolutely right the old circus is still in power. I already threw up all of my popcorn for years of it. Let’s try something new ! Some fresh popcorn

[@amycollins8671]

Can Republicans tell everybody why they voted the way they did in election. Why did they vote for Musk and Trump so the rest of us can understand?

[@michaelthelen4750]

$37 trillion federal debt, mostly due to Democrats, with Biden adding a ridiculous amount in the last 4 years. Musk is going to reign that in, just as he did with this spending bill.

[@valdagadsden2956]

They will just tell another lie as usual. They know that they can tell the maga base a bunch of bull 🐂 crap and maga will believe it. No fact checking. No use of plain common sense and logic.

[@intentionallyleftblank7286]

That was impish, Amy. You've left them all in a dither with nothing to say. 🦗🦗

[@shesmashgrr]

Because I had to live in a blue sanctuary city for a few months this year, and saw my own government lie about the problems. I won't be voting blue again in my lifetime. The policies lead to violence, poverty, and dependence on a government who doesn't care for you.

[@estebanvaldez3632]

Immigrants, minorities, women, gays, liberals, and the price of eggs were Hannibal Lector.

[@davideddy5877]

Democracy - Naah! Banana Republic - oh yes!

[@wesleyc.4937]

🖍 TRUE COLORS -- So, the idea behind "renegotiating debt" is to: "renege" and go back on your promise; to rip-off your creditors... as was the plan all along.

[@rodeanabean4019]

How much money would be saved if the inauguration was cancelled? And the money donated to the homeless, women's shelters, food banks,etc instead.

[@sassysaint3096]

I like the way you think! Excellent idea!

[@lynnrunningdeerB4]

At least 20 million.

[@lynnrunningdeerB4]

​@@sassysaint3096me too😅.

[@jp13119]

All 7 of the richest men in the country donated huge amounts to a Treasonous Seditious Conspirator idjit instead of taking care and cleaning up the homeless mess the republikkkans made thanks to reagan.

[@jbyanx]

Now that's an idea!! Especially for someone who has no respect for the traditions

[@Women_Rights4all]

Boycott anything Musk ASAP!!!

[@dens3096]

100 pages instead of 1500 pages of spending bill. Trump won!

[@karenhitchens3563]

Musk is not the inventor of these various products, his hard working engineers and various employees does! Musk is an entitled, egotistical, by product of apartheid generation of South Africa! He’s doing it to further enriching himself and the criminal trump families!

[@laurarush]

I can't afford any of his schitt

[@pirtatejoe]

What am I supposed to boycott? Musk is a liar, fraud, and charlatan. He's lied to shareholders so much I have no idea how he's not in prison. It's a bigger fraud than Enron or Theranos. Am I supposed to not ride the Hyperloop? Not take one of the Robo Taxis? Cancel my trip to Mars? Sell my Tesla Roadster? Not buy one of the $35,000 Teslas? Avoid the Tesla Semi convoys? Turn off my Tesla Solar Roof? Not take tunnels from the Boring Company?

[@doricetimko5403]

Always

[@cheleshows]

Good. The spoiled boy(s) don't get what they want. Thank you (once again) Democrats and the Republicans, who have brains . Thank you & Happy Holidays.

[@reinemarais4392]

A master of debt is someone who doesn't have any.

[@donadams8345]

Oh, Trump has lots of debt, he just keeps one step ahead of it by continually taking out loans

[@ClassicFIHD]

WRONG! A smart businessman makes about $12 for every $1 of debt he owes.

[@sassysaint3096]

​@@ClassicFIHD That definitely counts trump out, he's a far cry from a good business man.

[@filomenasmith2847]

So, all that is great, but what now 🤔 , now we are in the mercy of crazy republicans and crazy Trump

[@Trump2PrisonOn34Counts]

Trump's income is 140% from debt. That it's over 100% is telling.

[@Jilla0559]

Musk needs to be investigated for conflicts of interest

[@hindubiok1959]

go to north korea!!!

[@SeedFactoryProject]

He wants to be head of the "Department of Government Efficiency" (stupidly named DOGE after his pet cryptocoin). But government executives have to file financial disclosures to avoid conflicts of interest, and it is a crime to lie on such disclosures. You can be sure if he tries to cheat, an army of reporters and investigators will ferret out the lies.

[@rhondacosta160]

Those days are over.

[@thehaywire8889]

😂

[@TrumanSparx]

Where is the conflict? His goals are to get richer, make everyone else poorer and push racism. He has no governmental responsibilities and has sworn no oath. He simply bought his power.

[@josel.garcia1880]

Senate passed the Bill. President Joe Biden shows strength when he needs too now he will sign it to avoid shutdown. Greatest President!

[@Aussie_Truth]

😂

[@michaelthelen4750]

We'll see if he can wake up from nap time for long enough to do it.

[@JozieY1]

​@@michaelthelen4750 😅 that's all ya got?

[@jp13119]

@@michaelthelen4750 Bless you little smart peoples' hearts.

[@margomargao2004]

@@michaelthelen4750 President Biden works, relentlessly, silently for the country & the good of the people. Silence is Golden. Dumpty, tweets, all night long, is drowsy all day long. An Empty Vessel. As in Empty Vessels make More Sound😀

[@davideddy5877]

In a parliamentary system, the failure of the ruling party to pass their own bills would generate a General Election. The US system is showing huge weaknesses.

[@deborahzenquis4666]

Thanks Dem’s, stay UNIFIED for the people. ‼️🙂😘

[@mikegotchy007]

Dem’s needed a pay raise to keep up with the inflation they created.

[@mrs3533]

Oh really, wait see and you will realize that Trump and Musk were right !

[@pmclaughlin4111]

LOW INFORMATION, uneducated, voters don't know the Democrats are saving them. They think Musk/Trump saved them

[@lga9046]

SEPARATION OF CORPORATION & STATE NOW 1) Reverse Citizens United 2)No corporate interests in Government 3) No Government interests in Corporations 4) Health Care for All 5) Sanctions on Corporations that knowingly or unknowingly detract, or interfere with the public good and/or the function of a democratic government. 6) Taxation of Corporations concomitant with earnings, taxable income is to go to the public good and to infrastructure. 7) Illegal to operate a corporation 'impersonating' a legitimate, free news media. 8) Make ALL lobbying illegal 9)Labor Watchdogs akin to those in Germany who represent the working public and their interests. 9) Illegal to operate for-profit prisons.

[@BMrider75]

Hear, hear. All of those aspirations are achievable in a sane world.

[@lga9046]

@@BMrider75 It seems a lot of modern equivalent nations are living in the same world we are, so no, let us not gaslight ourselves that it is a physical impossibility.

[@BMrider75]

@@lga9046 I'm completely agreeing with your list. Every item. To achieve it in US, and the equivalents in other countries lurching towards the Right, we need sane, rational, reasonable voters. Not the sorts who just voted for trumpf again. How can we spread the info about your list ?

[@lga9046]

@@BMrider75 COPY PASTE REPEAT

[@michaelthelen4750]

Save time, just move to the EU. You aren't getting your fantasy list in the US.

[@Opinionsrnotfacts574]

Imagine 4 more years of today - just imagine.

[@justinmcclain4663]

Cant wait its going to be maga 😂😂😂😂

[@Thadmotor1044]

no ! Lets win 3 special Elections and take the Gavel back and then sweep the midterms in 2026

[@michaelthelen4750]

Get used to it. The federal government is $37 trillion in debt, and the country can no longer engage in optional spending. Fights over trimming spending bills are the new normal. Welcome to the Age of DOGE.

[@dens3096]

100 pages instead of 1500 pages of spending bill. Trump won!

[@vshah1010]

They are going to crush the other side. It's going to be scary times ahead, at least from my perspective. They have billionaire cabinet and advisors, cabinet selections that are incompetent and yet they can destroy every department, Republican majority and co operation, Project 2025, a "movement" (which goes beyond government), and militia groups (proud boys, patriot front, etc.).

[@singerrb4984]

The rethuglicans lack the capacity to be embarrassed.

[@gordonshaffer5560]

Musk has publicly stated that he talks to V Putin almost every day. I wonder if he is registered as a foreign agent ?

[@tjsmith5477]

Bidens can tell him how to do it! Wake up!

[@salettaholloway9702]

Is he even registered to vote?

[@kenjones102]

Major Tesla investor criticizes Musk's embrace of far-right politics. CNN. Dec 20, 2024; How influential is Musk among the far right in Germany? | DW News. Dec 20, 2024

[@ivanc3654]

@@gordonshaffer5560 pmsl. You have to be joking.

[@VincentConti-m5j]

No he has not😮....I'm not a musk fan😮

[@johnathandavis3693]

“Fascism should more properly be called corporatism because it is the merger of state and corporate power.” - Benito Mussolini

[@janisolson1013]

You speak the absolute straight-up TRUTH with your comment.

[@mosessupposes2571]

Raytheon, Lockheed Martin…. Warbucks rule

[@jp13119]

Where is your receipt for this quote?

[@tjsmith5477]

Socialism To satisfy the needs of those in power!- Sanders

[@JanMorsø]

​@@jp13119 it's a paraphrase, but certainly has more to it than your bog-standard, maga clone attempt to discredit _everything_ that hurts your 'feelings': _"The Fascist conception of the State is all-embracing; outside of it no human or spiritual values can exist, much less have value. Thus understood, Fascism is totalitarian, and the Fascist State-a synthesis and a unit inclusive of all values-interprets, develops, and potentiates the whole life of a people." - “It may be objected that this program implies a return to the guilds (corporazioni). No matter!… I therefore hope this assembly will accept the economic claims advanced by national syndicalism.”_

[@michaels5217]

"I'm the king of debt..." Yes Donald, we saw what the tax breaks for your billionaire buddies did to our national debt the first time around. Our president-elect, ladies and gentlemen...

[@rickfleming3340]

Melania has one ... Donald is one! ... 🤔

[@alterfritz5224]

„Billionaire buddies“ yet you have entire Hollywood, silicon valley AND all of the major mainstream media behind you. Talk about trillionaire democrat buddies 🤣🤣

[@pattidick9310]

Its the communist Republicans.

[@valdagadsden2956]

Exactly Trump added trillions to the debt the last time with his huge tax cuts for the rich and wealthy and large corporations. Trump will add even more trillions of dollars to the debt this time with even bigger tax cuts he promised the rich and wealthy and large corporations. And all on the backs of the working class Americans, elderly, veterans, programs for children and anything that helps the average Americans who are not rich and wealthy.

[@dwanemarsh4378]

If you're so worried about waste and spending, then pls ask yourself how both Biden and Obama go filthy rich WHILE IN OFFICE! I know you won't bother. Dems NEVER look at their own side. That is another reason you lost! Biden net worth entering office -$1.3M. Net worth when leaving office -$70M! Obama net worth when entering office - also $1.3M. Net worth when leaving office - Almost $80M! And no, he did not make that much from "book sales", which is an excuse some dems have already tried! They're simply crooks!

[@Carol-Lyne]

The Divided States of Oligarchy 😢

[@eleanordixon9678]

I live in the Netherlands and this smack on the nose for lame duck Trump is my Christmas present.😂😂😂😂

[@jp13119]

Excellent description and so vivid, I can actually see a rolled up newspaper ready to go! Hahahaha.....bless their little hearts!

[@margomargao2004]

Love that.

[@jeanneumana1052]

How bout whale...he eats like one.

[@rsimontimedance]

Lucky you (living in Netherlands).

[@jbperson]

With a rolled-up TIME magazine.

[@tillmenzel]

Pity that the american population is dumb enough to not remember any of that when it is finally time to vote

[@michaelsweat9044]

This is just a prelude of what's to come, and we have 4yrs of this BS coming.

[@valdagadsden2956]

I agree. The Trump shitshow has already begun.

[@dwanemarsh4378]

Actually, the b.s. is almost over! Thank God! What a sh*tshow it's been for 4 yrs! A joke! NOW, we can actually improve and get things done!

[@michaelsweat9044]

@dwanemarsh4378 If you actually believe Trump is the American savior, I got a bridge in Brooklyn I like to sell you.

[@jeremyhares979]

Unless the whole country rebels ?

[@jeremyhares979]

@@dwanemarsh4378you will learn

[@garyt-of6yb]

Yes they did after the REPUBLICANS straitened them out! How many million did they want for raises?

[@jamesbrown9720]

The speaker said that he spoke to Donald Trump 45 minutes ago but he spoke to Elon musk an hour ago tell me who's more important. ..

[@wendymontie5660]

Mike Johnson is definitely still a problem.

[@habitant71]

Elon

[@sweetvictory5643]

Who contributed the most to the campaign and helped the candidate to win. Therefore EM feels entitled.

[@jeanb.2152]

After watching Balint and hearing the smart, sensible things she said I have more hope for the future of our country.

[@kristomonieth]

Why is Musk even a talking point??? when did this immigrant get more say than us???

[@CosmicCells]

When he became filthy rich beyond measure. Money rules the world...

[@michaelthelen4750]

When he achieved orders of magnitude more things than you ever dreamed of achieving.

[@bamagrl26]

When MAGA decided to vote for the Orange Cry baby. It will just happen three months from now.

[@StMarc-ow4wz]

When stupid non-immigrants decided to vote for Trump.

[@Myparentsplace]

When he co founded PayPal. He earned everything he's got. He's way better than Jeff bezos

[@SteveForster325]

American government is the best that money can buy

[@Eververcetti]

This is the time democrats and Republicans make peace to get people like that out

[@valdagadsden2956]

It would be wise. But Republicans invited that in when they picked Trump. And the shitshow has already begun.

[@MaatBlack-t7c]

​@@valdagadsden2956they had to or he'd win as an independent.

[@lauriemurray9534]

He “renegotiates” the debt by not paying his contractors.

[@dawn20]

I hope people in N C are seeing who is getting them help

[@PurePosey44]

Amen🙌🏾

[@shangothunder1055]

Some will, some want, and some just don’t care. North Carolina is purple state with large blue metropolitan cities & towns surrounded by a pool of red towns and villages.

[@FrazerHatyai]

This is just beginning.

[@octavioaguilar2217]

Thanks Democrats for the People

[@valdagadsden2956]

Democrats are always fighting for the American people. I thank them and the Republicans who give in to President Musk and first lady Trump demands.

[@gandalfstormcrow8439]

🤣we killed your bill and passed ours. Hilarious how stupid people are too stupid to know they're stupid. 🤣

[@LittleSuisseGirl]

@@gandalfstormcrow8439right, their vote contained a 6% pay raise for them who make more than $175k a year. The left is such a joke.

[@pommy71]

@@gandalfstormcrow8439 but 39 Republicans voted against it so Who,s bill is it? Look at the numbers.

[@alecynot.2016]

Thanks for not voting VP Harris in when you had the chance!

[@VisionControl1998]

Who needs sitcoms when you have America!

[@Inceptionxg]

😂

[@IEW-dg4di]

Publicize names of the 34 REPUBLICAN house members that VOTED AGAINST keeping the government open‼️ Their constituents have to know.‼️

[@shesaknitter]

If their constituents cared, they would not keep voting for those non-representatives.

[@sridevisuman5837]

34 voted against Trump’s demands.

[@victoriaking3834]

I agree

[@idamcneill8005]

All you have to do is ask Google. It IS public knowledge..

[@JeanConley]

AND SO DO WE!!!!!

[@Saveourearth-k6v]

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely,” Lord Acton said way back in 1887.

[@JeanConley]

Think he had ESP, too. He knew there would be The Orange Buffoon Dictator in this country--right about NOW.

[@holgerlubotzki3469]

The USA votes for a circus and rest of the world gets the popcorn ready!

[@OriginalIndigenousdte]

Know the last four years was the circus🤣🤣

[@sassysaint3096]

​@@OriginalIndigenousdte Stupid belief.

[@margomargao2004]

@@OriginalIndigenousdte The world is awaiting, the forthcoming four years...circus galore "like never before"

[@LindaPeterson-f6p]

@@OriginalIndigenousdteNot even close - so much chaos from First Lady Donna Trump! It’s just the beginning! 😂😂😂

[@OriginalIndigenousdte]

@@margomargao2004 😂 stop crying 😭😂

[@philippeguiot9367]

A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly. But the traitor moves amongst those within the gate freely, his sly whispers rustling through all the alleys, heard in the very halls of government itself. For the traitor appears not a traitor; he speaks in accents familiar to his victims, and he wears their face and their arguments, he appeals to the baseness that lies deep in the hearts of all men. He rots the soul of a nation, he works secretly and unknown in the night to undermine the pillars of the city, he infects the body politic so that it can no longer resist. A murderer is less to fear. Cicero

[@shesaknitter]

I just found out that this is not really a quote from Cicero but instead it is from a book by Taylor Caldwell. It is fiction so not actually correctly attributed to Cicero, but I still think that it has validity so thank you.

[@jbperson]

This sounds like Delond Trusk's Mission Statement.

[@JeanConley]

100% correct.

[@anybodycanart]

I'm tired of saving MAGA.

[@caltex1969]

As am I

[@Nevergoindown13]

Get used to it! 4 more years!!!

[@CurtisJeffries-cd5vu]

delusion

[@johnbrattan9341]

No. Replace MAGA with idiots.

[@OriginalIndigenousdte]

now I see why y'all lost😂😂 you people are insufferable and delusional😂😂

[@DougLyons-d8t]

The richest country in human history can’t figure out how to keep the lights on without needless drama thanks to Republicans, dating back to the days of Newt Gingrich.

[@martinleuchs5403]

The number of Rinos increasing, finally! They should have spoken up much sooner! Compromises are the proof of a functioning democracy! It’s time to vote on the bipartisan border bill!

[@Olyfrun]

How tragic, that the term RINO has devolved so much you can use it so

[@MelodyDaniels-s7h]

@ martinleuchs5403 can we vote on the bipartisan spending bill first? And then the border bill?

[@jbperson]

Pity they're fronted by that PINO, Tr*mp.

[@RichardPonsford-kv2uy]

Good luck Americans. Your going to need it with these clowns.

[@JeanConley]

We absolutely will. We USED to be the nation that helped other nations save democracy. Now other nations who we "saved" will hopefully save ours.....or at least help us do that!!!

[@rotatukacoho]

Why is the bill always done at the eleventh hour? Why wasn't it presented weeks ago!

[@wildkingdom2012]

It was. I think this was the third attempt, as they kept shooting it down.

[@pmclaughlin4111]

Mike Johnson, Republican, is, at least for the time being, in charge of when things are presented.

[@argeliamayer2165]

Trump and “President” Musk: 0 . American people: 1

[@Prudence-i7u]

Ugh...we are dealing with narcissist. This is what they thrive on. They love to ruin holidays. Of course this is what they pulled.

[@robynwells8249]

And muskrats talk about the war on Christmas.

[@katshades]

"Narcissist" the word is so recklessly thrown around in have no idea what it means anymore

[@Prudence-i7u]

@katshades plenty of information online. Dr. Ramani is super good. informative. She's helped me sidestep some land mines. Best wishes.

[@jeremylesh7098]

President Jeffries in 2028. He's a natural leader.

[@stephencooper3583]

That would be like Obama 2.0... and I'm fine with that.

[@scottjohnson3996]

He seems very professional. He gives me a little hope for the future which is hard to hold on to after the election

[@nicholastumlin4334]

@@jeremylesh7098 Hakeem Jeffries is a soldier for democracy and for the people

[@masmelly6384]

@@stephencooper3583yall say that with every black person running it’s so old and outdated your comment is predictable Hakeem Jeffries is not Obama 😂 🤦🏽‍♂️ you can’t help yourself can you 🙄.

[@jasonbarnett7747]

Oh good God, please no.

[@mostlysunny-dd6qd]

I can't stand how he uses his kids as props.

[@HamptonGuitars]

he uses them as a human shield, for safety

[@tcg0985]

🤮🤮🤮

[@JM-wn1gr]

That’s a unique thought. Wow the things you guys come up with.😂😂😂

[@mafro5755]

He won't use his 2 transgender kids though

[@darrelpost678]

The man is like a stupid, sick and desperate woman who spares nothing living and nothing dead in their desire for power.

[@aperson2020]

I have resorted to prayers. God help us. And thank you God, Universe for showing us this mercy and grace. ❤❤❤❤

[@ajreyes9742]

The storms will note that the Trump administration was.... the total clown car show in all the history books

[@frankdoe4940]

And people that has TDS will be written in the medical records

[@justinmcclain4663]

Have you seen Joe bidens cabinet 😂😂😂😂 what a joke

[@dens3096]

100 pages instead of 1500 pages of spending bill. Trump won!

[@margomargao2004]

@@justinmcclain4663 Jealousy grows horns 😈

[@arealamericanpatriot1227]

@@justinmcclain4663 Says the easily manipulated brainless Trump toy supporting liars and conspiracy spreading Tax evaders trying to steal even more from the 99% American Taxpayers.

[@Mj-s8p7z]

Democrats: The adults in the room. Republicans: drama and chaos fighting for the ultra rich.

[@dwanemarsh4378]

This is too funny to respond to. demo's=Adults? TOO funny! Can't reply...Tooo busy laughing!

[@arealamericanpatriot1227]

@@dwanemarsh4378 The rest of us are laughing at you sucker.

[@Mj-s8p7z]

@dwanemarsh4378 The truth does that to some people...especially when they're in denial .

[@JM-wn1gr]

😂😂😂 I really think you got it reverse !

[@shangothunder1055]

@@JM-wn1grClearly not. You can’t deny the reality sitting in front of your eyes.

[@jamesbishop9156]

Trump is disqualified. Sec 3 , 14th amendment. 2/3 vote for permission from Jan 6.

[@Curtis-y9r]

Disqualified for what reason? Insurrection of the government? Can't be that because he was never even charged with that crime. So if it isn't " Insurrection " , whst is the reason? I can't wait to hear your answer because I have obviously missed some breaking news about Trump. Looking forward to seeing your answer.

[@robynwells8249]

Absolutely, both presidents are constitutionally disqualified. Contact both houses of congress to insist that this amendment be voted on.

[@surfpsych]

⬆⬆⬆⬆👍💯

[@taylormade5775]

Anyone cutting the BUDGET DOESN'T NEED DEBT CEILING RAISED

[@stevenflowers6813]

I didn't vote for Donald Trump for Elon Musk to ruin the country.

[@jeremyhares979]

Package deal , you did vote for that !

[@reenylynne8652]

Then you better start getting active with your congress reps and get others to do it as well.

[@Chile-h7b]

FAFO MAGA DOESN'T HAVE ANYTHING BETWEEN THOSE EARS.

[@andybarrett6472]

You also voted for the chaos and tariffs that will make everything more expensive. Trump tricked the country with racism insults and false promises

[@stickylightning852]

Yes you did. Not saying there were better options though.

[@KCadbyRacing]

Him "renegotiating debt" = ripping people off, only paying part of "what he agrees to pay in contracts".

[@diamondsmasher]

Dumpty has paid a bill? I’d like to see the evidence.

[@carlpalaci1449]

this is my question, why does united states still let trump walk around a free man with 32 felonies? meanwhile others are put in jail for less

[@mafro5755]

Money turns the 🌎 around It's all about the Benjamins.

[@monacoonswan5534]

Mike Johnson, Christian, not a man of his word.

[@donvonschitzinpantz2]

Mikey is a Christi@n in name only. Kind of like the D0.nnie is the Pres in name only now. We have The Hand of the King calling the shots now. 👇

[@valdagadsden2956]

Not a Christian, a hypocrite. And liar.

[@petermastenbroek7719]

Little MIKE JOHNSON was born as a LIAR, but because LIAR did NOT sound good for the neigbors they changed the word "LIAR" to "CHRISTIAN" which in his case is exactly the same.

[@pattidick9310]

Mike Johnson is a fake Christian.

[@williamgarcia1909]

NOT A TRUE CHRISTIAN. ONLY A SHOWY ONE.

[@MaximusWashington]

PRESIDENT MUSK & First Lady TRUMP 😅

[@Michael-h7e6j]

love it, totally suits them.

[@laurentdeteix3009]

President Musk and his pet

[@billy4227]

Puppetmaster and the puppet.

[@LaurieValdez-zk3dy]

Accurate

[@frankdoe4940]

Well at least we finally got a True African in the office

[@fifiwoof1969]

Thanks Alex 💙💙💙💙💙

[@JerrymonkIII]

A bird has two wings. The bird isn't an Eagle. With what America helped cause in Gaza.. I'm afraid the American bird is not for or from goodness sake.

[@luvsumtay]

So what if trump doesn't like it. Did he forget that he is NOT president yet?

[@dens3096]

100 pages instead of 1500 pages of spending bill. Trump won!

[@ClassicFIHD]

Trump is more of a President right now than the one that's on his 130th week on vacation.

[@JozieY1]

Miracles happen. God still may send a quick fix. 😅😅

[@JozieY1]

​@ClassicFIHD you're counting the weeks. 😅 get help 😉

[@margomargao2004]

He remembers he is the First Lady.

[@stgallen1980]

Trumps likes depts? Of course he knows, how to go Bankrupt, he did it 6 times!! Even a Casino went bankrupt, can you imagine a CASH MAKER company goes bankrupt: ASK TRUMP, O.M.G.

[@valdagadsden2956]

Exactly. Trump has never been a good business man. A lying, corrupt, greedy one but never a good one.

[@BrattyBetty]

Since Trump and President Biden are the two oldest people to seek reelection I Googled what happens if Donald Trump dies before he can be sworn into office.. you should too..

[@lmjohnson777]

That thing ain’t dying…

[@jerry7311]

Could we be so blessed? What a heck of a Christmas present.

[@Foltynfamontop12]

He will die before January 20. God will save America

[@daigriffiths399]

I'm pretty sure we don't want that to happen. Shady Vance is actually the far more dangerous of the two because he, unfortunately, knows how to think.

[@davidgrein6294]

trump is a loser again! 😢😢😭

[@dens3096]

100 pages instead of 1500 pages of spending bill. Trump won!

[@daveharvey5764]

American citizens are the losers. Who do you think funds the government. Oh that’s right you believe just print the money and the debt will disappear.

[@petermastenbroek7719]

LOSING is the only thing that he is good at, he is a born LOSER !

[@paldo771]

President Musk and his poodle is making America great again?

[@egwthe1]

MUSKRAT AND AGENT ORANGE LOST THIS ONE 😂😂😂😂

[@Bigfoot-px9gj]

That's a rare breed... An Orange Faced Poodle.

[@margomargao2004]

@@egwthe1 First Loss "like never before"😀😀😀

[@pattidick9310]

President Biden already made America great again. Trump will destroy America again!

[@robynwells8249]

And the poodle is kept on a short leash. Next thing we know 🤡will be riding on muskrat’s head instead of muskrat’s son. Now that’s a really short leash.

[@nicholastumlin4334]

Disqualify the inauguration that would rule

[@PJ-gx3ji]

Hey a new way to cheat. Very good.

[@geraldholland-mk2wq]

They should have canceled it when corrupt Joe Biden was elected there there the ones that started the whole mess not Donald trump

[@richietattersall2122]

Absolutely impossible.

[@pattidick9310]

​Trump's the only cheater

[@internetuser7156]

I LOVE that we keep calling them TWEETS! 🐦

[@alephnot000]

I really want musk out of politics.

[@GMAC-f6s]

NO

[@georgesealy4706]

Yeah, because he is not a politician and can't be bought. Too bad. He is going to be here for a long, long time.

[@JM-wn1gr]

Good for you

[@happygrandma5637]

Not only weakened but tRump and Musk are lame ducks.

[@annpringle8219]

Stay together Democrats and stay strong!! Even tho the other fools voted Republican 😢

[@georgesimon2730]

And never forget why they voted republican

[@juliasmith100right7]

Thanks God we are no longer under the dumb democRats! 🙏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@mafro5755]

The DOGE drafter is above the Draft dodger 😁

[@jackiechristian-di6sy]

A republican representative on Fox tonight said that "The American People voted for Musk as Co-President and that they are happy about the Musk-Trump Co+Presidents". He actually said that!

[@IrmaWest-r1n]

Musk is a Russian Spy

[@B30pt87]

Seriously? I must be a bit behind, I didn't think they'd announce that kind of crap until Trump took office.

[@robynwells8249]

That doesn’t surprise me. Fox, maga,🤡’ers are similar to cults, people who followed Jim Jones and Charles Mason.

[@jeremyhares979]

😂😂😂

[@jeremyhares979]

@@B30pt87they don’t care now ( didn’t much before )

[@SeiwaKeola]

So much appreciation for Congress, both Democrats and Republicans for working together to keep our country moving forward, despite the pressure from the incoming administration. You all are patriotic Americans who love this greatest nation on earth.