GOP is ‘willing to prolong the pain’: Capehart questions Republicans’ separate funding bills

[@derob68]

If DOGE was really interested in excessive government spending, why in the world would they want the ceiling raised? Shouldnt it be lowered according to their campaign of cutting the budget!

[@Redstapleryadayada37]

Yep! They’re raising the ceiling so they can add some billionaire tax cuts in 2025. 😂

[@BobbyMeans383]

Because they don't care about the American people which is why they want to raise the debt

[@naja13]

Aaaa so you picked up on that 😉

[@optimalprimidius7295]

You assume they do logic.

[@DelightfulStars-mq8dx]

Great point

[@Andrina-fl9ef]

Let DT raise the ceiling on his watch.

[@BP-1988]

He wants no debt ceiling so he can give more unfunded tax cuts to billionaires buddies.

[@deborahtheodore5407]

Yelp

[@jonroesler8155]

Not like he hasn't done it before...

[@brettfavrewelfarequeen9886]

​@@jonroesler8155 He whined and cried when the debt ceiling was raised in the past. What changed? Is Dirty Donnie plannning on putting his tax cuts for his billionaire friends on the credit card, again?

[@t.r.campbell6585]

Trump will not be an office until next month. He is a private citizen now. All of this chaos is going to result in the Biden government shut down.

[@mslaerik66]

Dear GOVT employees please NEVER work without PAY!

[@susanford2388]

All politicians should remember who pays their salaries & perks. Perhaps they too should not receive any salary or perk for a month!!!

[@Swede-m7q]

Not much of a consequence to millionaires and billionaires.

[@susanford2388]

@@Swede-m7q One has to start someone & it's the principle.

[@michaelthelen4750]

The tax payers pay the salaries and perks. The real question is whether you pay any taxes, or do you just get benefits handed out to you.

[@MoreThanYouTimesTwo]

You think their corporate backers will stop paying them??😅😅😂

[@spidalack]

Every time someone you know who voted for Trump says "This isn't what I voted for!" remind them that, yes, yes it is what they voted for.

[@honestbusiness1371]

Elon would be nothing if he remained in South Africa. I find it amazing how those who benefit the most from our country want to pay back into it the absolute least... this is all about more billionaires tax cuts.

[@Mackdez]

I don't think they really care because they have their heads in the ground or up his butt? And I don't think the majority of voters really you know anything about the issues, especially ones the drastically affect them. It literally is like TV high school election " voting for school president that wants to give you tater tots" 😂😂 as opposed to the one that wants to give you a better education.😢😅

[@rod1514]

It’s exactly what we voted for! Stop wasteful spending! Doesn’t sound it bother you at all that MSNBC won’t tell you what Democrats are trying to fund? You should look it up.

[@rayerickson7614]

Democrats are too elite and uppity to know anyone who voted for Trump.

[@gwenthennis3066]

People who voted for trump are not saying that. This is exactly what we voted for.

[@marshallmintz7564]

I thought DOGE was cutting spending......why does President Musk need a higher debt ceiling????

[@rosavito1]

He doesn't want to pay taxes.

[@melissabruhn1429]

Makes it easier for Trump grift to cut taxes on wealthy essentially transferring wealth to rich billionaires and millionaires.

[@honestbusiness1371]

Elon would be nothing if he remained in South Africa. I find it amazing how those who benefit the most from our country want to pay back into it the absolute least... this is all about more billionaires tax cuts.

[@ruudsmith3836]

@@rosavito1 does he pay taxes now?

[@MoreThanYouTimesTwo]

Tax cuts for corporations and rich people will blow up the deficit and debt just like his first horrible term

[@Nancy-bu1hq]

Republicans you have to think about the people first stop helping trump

[@Don_ECHOguy]

First of all Republicans don't think nor do they actually care about the people.

[@CarolMiller-v8s]

I am so proud of the 38 republicans that voted no on this bill. I really respect them for not caving in! I am also proud of the democrats for their outstanding pressure on the republicans. The only negative of voting no on this bill is that the democrats will be blamed if the government will shut down. This was a republican bill from the beginning. These republicans are caving to Musk who just jumped in and told them not to pass this bill. Musk wasn’t born in this country nor was he voted in by the American people. It is the republicans that will potentially close the government!

[@micheleconner5083]

Of course. It always is. They don't know how to govern.

[@rayerickson7614]

You sound like a xenophobe who hates immigrants.

[@claudsteiger5436]

Call it like it is, holding America hostage

[@sarahwilliams4883]

Perhaps Musk still believes America is South Africa before the ANC😅

[@kyddshine]

Yep, he is Well’s Kane, but no red sled. Funny trucks, rocket ships and serfdom.

[@ecurewitz]

It’s certainly what he wants

[@honestbusiness1371]

Elon would be nothing if he remained in South Africa. I find it amazing how those who benefit the most from our country want to pay back into it the absolute least... this is all about more billionaires tax cuts.

[@VoiceofShay]

Ive been saying all along, this Musk is on repeat!

[@michaelthelen4750]

That's just ignorant. Try to do better.

[@marshallmintz7564]

VP Trump got his diapers in a knot.

[@robertortiz6749]

LOL! Good one!

[@ggelsrinc-1]

The deal should be, honor the deal you have already agreed on, or talk to the hand!

[@bonanimathambo8721]

And which deal is that?

[@melissam.pledger6467]

​@bonanimathambo8721 there was/is a bipartisan budget bill that was crafted across the isle in the House & Senate over the last several months. It was killed with a tweet - just like the border bill.

[@TwiineHerbert]

How did they agree on a deal they barely know much of what is in it?? There is no side to blame here. Both should equally be blamed for not understanding the bill they had agreed on. Why does it take someone outside of Congress to identify what's wrong in the bill before the very people whose job is to just do that?? 38 Republicans joined democrats except lessthan six dems to shutdown the government and deny Americans their funding. Any one who watched the proceedings in Congress saw that. You can't hear that in the corrupt media or from corrupt politicians after they have left the chambers. They lie

[@ggelsrinc-1]

@@bonanimathambo8721 The agreed on deal that Musk and tRump shot down. It takes more than the House to pass a bill and the Republicans can't pass any bill in the House without the votes of Democrats. One way streets go nowhere in government. The Dems should just let the Republicans shut down the government again and tell the GOP their days of helping them keeping the government funded are over. You won, so rule and pass your own legislation for a change, you obviously can't keep your word, so there is no sense in believing a word you say.

[@ecurewitz]

Trump never honors his deals. He betrays everyone sooner or later

[@konradyearwood5845]

The funniest part of this clip was watching Trump trying to look engaged and intelligent when Musk was briefing him as we all know full well he did not understand a word that was being said. 🤣

[@davidsonowski414]

Tell us MSDNC when is the Democrats going to answer the same question

[@brenthorn2475]

Let it shutdown and hype the airwaves that it’s president Musk’s and First-lady Trump’s doing!

[@arbyjack2552]

As soon as President Biden is done drooling in his oatmeal, he will address the issue. 😂😂

[@honestbusiness1371]

Elon would be nothing if he remained in South Africa. I find it amazing how those who benefit the most from our country want to pay back into it the absolute least... this is all about more billionaires tax cuts.

[@EdwardSokolowski-n9l]

It's all BS 1500 pages of it

[@rod1514]

Does it bother you that MSNBC won’t tell you what Democrats are asking for? You just blindly follow?

[@mangographics225]

Hurricane Relief PLEASE!!!!!

[@ark194]

I’m so sorry you are caught in the middle of this bs.

[@kylecarney2149]

South votes for the wrong party if they want relief. I live in California and they're laughing at us every summer we have wildfires. They have it coming.

[@robertflorentine]

trump said no

[@deborahtheodore5407]

Praying that God provides what you need.

[@bonanimathambo8721]

@@robertflorentineHe said no to the stupid things that were added in. Don’t be dishonest.

[@Swede-m7q]

Willing to prolong the pain (of their constituents).

[@thjbird]

Yes. They couldn’t care less. Grifters don’t make good leaders.

[@BP-1988]

This is all on Trump and Musk.

[@Tylerino]

lol. they currently hold no position in the government fyi biden just announced 1.2 billion more for ukraine but cope harder i guess

[@susanford2388]

Nah, this is all on the people who voted for Trump. corruption, stupidity, & dementia

[@MrSpencerport]

Where's President Biden ?

[@susanford2388]

@@MrSpencerport Waiting to bury the squabbling GOP who are busy digging their political turmoil.

[@honestbusiness1371]

Elon would be nothing if he remained in South Africa. I find it amazing how those who benefit the most from our country want to pay back into it the absolute least... this is all about more billionaires tax cuts.

[@clarknienhuis8246]

Getting nominated for a seat in Trumps cabinet is like getting a seat at the cool table in the cafeteria of a mental hospital

[@gotem370]

yeah the cool kids at a mental hospital are the sociopaths

[@chrisjames3087]

Just as everyone predicted, the country is in chaos, and he's not even president yet.

[@SuhCar]

Please be wake! Biden is the President. Chaos is from Biden administration!

[@Christine0Tucker]

Yup

[@Adade999]

Back to the good old days😊

[@keithshaw1681]

Wherever I find chaos I go to Jonathan capeheart for guidance

[@rod1514]

Chaos??? Quit clutching your pearls.

[@estlthelou]

The GOP wishes “We the People” a MAGA CHRISTMAS

[@DuaneHallinSD]

"Happy Merry Shutdown" folks. The last Trumpf shutdown lasted 30+ days. Buckle up America. This is what you voted for.

[@kenpachi1989]

Make America Grindtoahalt Again?

[@naja13]

💩

[@RogerSmith-ew4ks]

To associate maga with the birthday of Christ is disgusting. God will punish you for that.

[@brettfavrewelfarequeen9886]

MAGA? Morons Are Governing Again.

[@Christine0Tucker]

No debt ceiling add a Republican president is not a good combination.

[@jdecayet]

Vice President Trump seems like he's taking a back seat while President Musk is running the show.

[@rod1514]

Well to you, I’m sure MSNBC “seems like” a news network. 😂😂😂

[@711Arigna]

47th President Elon Musk MAGA

[@naja13]

Silly rabbit 🐇

[@stevebandurak6006]

Some of America has already woke up!

[@Swedishpolymath]

No. Kamala Harris. She was Putin's choice. And she has von Mannheim's endorsement.

[@adrienst-julien7290]

Musk acting grosly again

[@keithgrillo8096]

The pols are supposed to serve the American people, not the other way around.

[@therelaxingmind1241]

Hey Donald, I helped you win the election and now you need to follow what I want - Elon Musk

[@Swede-m7q]

Yes. Now you get to see who owns whom!

[@rayerickson7614]

So out of touch....like you would know why we voted for Trump.

[@Christine0Tucker]

This whole move was another way for him to test his Congress

[@JJames-b8f]

This is about immunity from prosecution for people who have committed crimes. That's what's going on here.

[@jonroesler8155]

TRUTH!

[@adrienebailey9010]

I hope everyone of those ppl will be voted out of office. The American ppl deserve to know what's in the bill. Congress was giving themselves a big raise while homeless ppl go hungry. Pathetic

[@naja13]

As an old saying goes “DONT PUT YOUR CART BEFORE THE HORSE”

[@mangographics225]

MAGA heads ... thanks for your "great leader" ... CHAOS!!!

[@dontewashington3250]

How many democrats voted against a clean, no pork bill?

[@DuaneHallinSD]

@@dontewashington3250 The house GOP tanked the bi-partisan bill. Dems want the other one or GOP can pass the bill they want. But they cant

[@RickMcAtee]

The GOP can pass anything they want. They have the power, and Trump won in a landslide. Nobody listens or cares what you say anymore.

[@magaareinbredhillbillies]

@@dontewashington3250 what page is the pork on? don't think you can name one.

[@AI_MIT_71]

Who voted for President Musk?

[@cynthiag6243]

You magas did. Thanks for NOTHING

[@rod1514]

It’s entertaining to watch you libs grasp onto the propaganda MSNBC feeds you! 😂😂😂

[@randallanderson2387]

Donald, just hire any good building contractor. They can easily raise any ceiling by 6-10 feet in no time.

[@DelightfulStars-mq8dx]

President elect Musk 😂

[@ruudsmith3836]

Thanks to all Americans for bringing us to this new circus.

[@micheleconner5083]

It's not new. It's just round two of the circus.

[@mikezaid3219]

Prolong the Shutdown pain as much as possible!😢

[@ratnamani8228]

Remember, Elon started all of this & Not GOP. It's an Elon Shutdown and it has the Backing of VP Trump. 😂😂

[@mangographics225]

Try to distance yourself from the Trump mockup ... Own it!

[@dontewashington3250]

Elon can’t shut down something he can’t vote on.😂😂

[@crystco8088]

Cry 😂

[@causeandefect8252]

Delusion; Where did Elon come from?

[@Christine0Tucker]

Nicely said VP Trump

[@kylecarney2149]

Chippy boy Roy and TDump infighting. I love it!

[@ratnamani8228]

Trump can't fight with Elon anymore. 😂

[@kenpachi1989]

What's even funnier, with such a slim majority Trump loses by default

[@derob68]

Impeach president elect Elon Musk

[@randallanderson2387]

And First Lady Donald.

[@jonroesler8155]

Trump and Musk and the GOP and MAGA are all willing to accept whatever pain must be inflicted upon them/us for the greater good. Or something...

[@johnhutchinson2395]

Trump and Musk have enough money. They will not feel their shutdown. And they do not care about anyone that is not ultra rich. 😊

[@AGoodJoe]

Let em. This is who they are, so let the world see. Or maybe Joe and Mika can fix it

[@reneelefler2070]

No to debt ceiling being raised. This is about reducing debt. Cut Cut Cut! Make the government smaller!!!

[@tcontradiction]

How about also raise the tax levels back?

[@jonroesler8155]

@@tcontradiction Back to the levels they were in 1955 would solve a lot of problems with not having enough money for nice things.

[@RJM56]

Tell that to Trump, who wants to increase/remove the debt limit.

[@user-cu1vo8hy]

All the bells and whistles on bills is over. No more blame game. Clean bills with no BS will become the norm. Get ready for accountability on both sides,like it or not!!😅

[@JohnnyWilliams-FreeMan]

*Shut it Down until January 20, 2025. We will not miss any one of them.*

[@jeanrichardson2044]

Unfortunately that will mean all federal employees will be unpaid. That is a lot of people, all who are employed in jobs which will affect you in some way.

[@user-dm6hp6dc7o]

If I was Democrats I will not go for it put all the bills together or we would not pass the bills

[@rod1514]

Why do you want Congress to waste our money like that???

[@redjetsen1002]

They raise the debt ceiling every time. Someone wants to get rid of that fight and concentrate on shrinking the budget deficit.

[@RJM56]

Tell that to the 38 Republicans who voted against that.

[@jeanrichardson2044]

The Republicans raise the debt ceiling every time. Trump could raise the debt ceiling in 3 months himself, but he wants it to happen on Bidens watch so he can blame the Democrats.

[@bellesogne]

2:47 First Lady Trump looks so attentive and obedient as President Musk does all the talking and directing.

[@cynthiag6243]

The heck with the American people!!

[@gotem370]

free LUIGI! hes got more work to do!1!!!!!

[@les0101s]

What makes the most sense is to go back to that original bill from just a few days ago that Republicans and Democrats agreed on.

[@EdwardSokolowski-n9l]

Do you know how much garbage is in that bill wasting our tax dollars?

[@les0101s]

@@EdwardSokolowski-n9l Your tax dollars? Nothing is being taken away from you. The U.S. can afford to spend money on many different things.

[@thjbird]

Trump was very honest with the voters, and they voted for him. He said “I don’t care about you, I just want your vote.” He’s a grifter. Grifting is the reason for his life. He has no interest in anything else.

[@rod1514]

You’ve been indoctrinated by the media….

[@montgomeryreece7720]

Oh the pain! Oh the horror! Get real

[@Pacorcrull]

Why are pushing to bring up fear or retribution when it comes down to moral compass, you fuel this fear and chaos way too much

[@butterfly21375]

"never make a deal with the devil"

[@clayoreilly4553]

"And some of these Republicans are actually very principled ..." BWA - ha - ha - ha - ha - ha!! Thanks for the laugh, Carlos.

[@Fristpeople]

They better learn to compromise. In a democracy no one gets everything they want. You give a little and take a little and progress is slow. If you dig your heels in and will not move then it is no longer a democracy and this country will fall. So get it together people, we have to learn to live together.

[@privateconcierge3375]

Ok so trump was trying to look like the king but what was really happening is, he was trying to keep that turkey neck connected to his face looking tight, stern and straight, but once he looks down, it's gobble city! LOL!

[@micheleconner5083]

The question about the repuklicans wanting to split the bill into separate votes is,can they be trusted to actually do what they say? Will they actually bring the other bill in for a vote,or will they renege once they get the votes on the first part? It boils down to trust.

[@ominci]

O presidente Musk quer um cartão de credito platinum pago pelo povo 🤭🤫🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kenwrightlucky1]

Take a close look at Trump in these pictures on here ! He's not acting as normal . His body language has changed , and he's lighter in weight .

[@johnhutchinson2395]

Dementia and dieing ?

[@cynthiag6243]

????what

[@cynthiag6243]

If anything God forbid is wrong Musk stull can't be president. It would go to Jd.

[@freedomofreligion3248]

MSNBC host, maybe you need to ASK a question, ALLOW THE FELAY, and not add an afterthought, such that you're talking over your guest -- AFTER YOU asked them a question?

[@sheh.9163]

So they’ll split the bill into separate parts … 😂 using all the same provisions?

[@JJames-b8f]

Americans will get a nice detailed look at the bill that way. We'll see who slipped what into it. That's a good idea.

[@sheh.9163]

@ anyone can get a good look at it now….whats the difference between passing 1 bill and 5 separate bills?

[@Robert-rt3ln]

You can't work with one big ego

[@tonyrock5313]

38 republicans plus 10 republivans not voting.

[@RkyMtnWay1]

I needs my money, where my money at ?

[@CharlesLee-m4f]

He is right. Government is a business. But everyone has just one vote! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@cynthiag6243]

When you elect someone up in years, you have to be prepatthat anythi g can hsppen unfortunately. Hopefully not.

[@Mrsplanetmaster9]

Unfortunately MAGA voters from a specific socio economic background a huge amount ‼️ Probably beleved that the Car salesman would give them discount on Tesslas. Understanding/education is lacking at our expense... Peace on Earth Goodwill to ALL... 🕊️☃️💚

[@Swede-m7q]

Most of your red states literally rank at the bottom for education. Good workers are uneducated, poor and desperate. 😢

[@artyfhartie2269]

Make America Great Again. Give more tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires and gut social welfare and Medicare

[@martensjd]

The devt ceiling itsel should to abolished

[@samuelmcgill-rl3lb]

WHAT PAIN ?????????????

[@causeandefect8252]

Moses has not done his job. A budget should had been passes long ago. A continuing resolution is party blackmail. Very Christian.

[@tamoricooper7148]

New congress comes in Jan. 3... We wont be shut down long

[@DaynaBless]

Trump doesn’t have a “PLAN” BUT “A CONCEPT OF A PLAN”. 😂😂😂

[@jeanrichardson2044]

But Elon does have a plan, less taxes for millionaires.

[@nancysampson786]

What a mess! Is Elon even a citizen? He left Stamford on an educational visa and did he ever apply then for citizenship or ask for a change in his status? I do not think so technically he may be an illegal immigrant having come from South African to go to Stamford, vai Canada when he came with his brother where they both were students at Stamford both on a n educational visa.

[@marykaylor7337]

Didn't one of the Obbmas switch to Rebpublican??? And why hasn't that been publicized???

[@rolandivankovic1438]

The circus pre show😂😂

[@stevenmoll8878]

Welcome to Trump: The Sequel

[@t.r.campbell6585]

Why don’t Democrats jump in with a life-saving budget that has more cuts in it than the stupid Republicans can put together. Our Democrat party needs to take the side of hard-working Americans, who are struggling under the president economy. We cannot have a government operation in which we have a Democrat president.

[@seanrobinson8676]

Wrong there was a deal Republicans back out because there master told them too

[@gathrightcrystal]

When the president can't do the job a month in so the brats play Whitehouse 😎🍟

[@lambbrookfarm4528]

the only iron grip is on his wallet.... maybe Elon's goat....

[@johnnydoe3603]

War on Christmas 😊 Brought to you by Elon, GOP & Trump (Probably has No Clue). 🤣🤣

[@Mayorof37115]

Protest outside all GOP houses whatever state and city they live in.

[@johnsean3053]

Trump looks ill and gaunt, he’s OLD and looks like a coffin dodger to me!

[@anthonygraham-ot5cy]

Dose congress deserve a raise … my thoughts no Should we send billions to Syria No Ukrainian no So it’s give congress a raise or cancer kids don’t get help

[@froggy1992-y8o]

Its d ppl who suffer

[@AntonioNunez-j4i]

😂😂😂 thank you for supporting Donald Trump,,, merry Christmas everybody

[@johnhutchinson2395]

You can thank me for voting against him ! 😊

[@gm7304]

🤠Howdy Partner 🤠I'm cow Chip Roy 🐄

[@farcebrook]

take it to the danger zone.... as cruise gargles on oops, that was teddy

[@Typ-oh57]

Ever seen somebody loose on purpose?

[@johnarnold893]

Loose what, their lips?

[@Typ-oh57]

@ loose lip, sync ships shut the…

[@lizcampbell3400]

Trump looks like him is dead 🎉🎉

[@francissweeney7318]

Joe Biden is still president ?

[@gastruckin9314]

Supposedly yes. It’s on Biden if the government shutdown goes through. Everyone wants to blame Trump still.

[@paxwebb]

Congress is supposed to be independent from the executive branch.

[@johnhutchinson2395]

Biden is still the President. And he will continue to quietly do things for the American people, like he always does, until he leaves. 😊

[@duchessofrock401]

THIS news anchorwoman is extremely RUDE. She doesn't wait until one person is finished answering her questions before she interrupts them to go ask someone else. She needs to learn some manners and journalist etiquette. No excuse for being rude to your guests. It's not about her. It's about the news.

[@jackoalltrades5708]

reindeer games

[@MrSpencerport]

Where's President Biden in all this ?

[@froggy1992-y8o]

Nothing to do w him

[@trevx3680]

If the House cannot pass legislation then there is nothing he can do.

[@cynthiag6243]

It's not his battle. It's Trumps and Elon Musk problem

[@raysalmon6566]

Micah 4:7 I will make the lame my remnant, those driven away a strong nation, the Lord will rule over them on Mount zion, from that day and forever.. Wahiawa, Hawaii, 82 degree's Christmas lunch and gifts at Silvercrest

[@christophercottrell8227]

Stand alone bills are the way to go. Whoever votes against a stand alone bill to avert a government shutdown, will be voting for their own political failure. Whoever votes against a stand alone bill for disaster relief, does the same. Why I voted for Team Trump is competence, and bare minimum spending shows that.

[@johnhutchinson2395]

You did not see the 8 trillion dollars he added go the National Debt ? Or that thousands of people died after he declared COVID a hoax and did nothing ? Thank God for Biden ! (More than 16 million new jobs, etc. etc.) Google it ! 😊

[@trevx3680]

Trump was one of the biggest and most wasteful administrations. That the Republican controlled House cannot even pass essential budgets is a sign of their own political failure and incompetence.

[@PatrioticUSAmerican]

We the Good People of America are ANGRY and DISGUSTED with the Terribly-Reckless and Grossly-Incompetent governance of the Democrats that has resulted in the Financial Crushing of the American Public!!! 😡😡😡😡😡 President Trump WILL Alleviate the Financial Suffering of American Citizens across the Country!!! 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@johnhutchinson2395]

Total BS. You drank too much kool-aid. 😅😂😂😂😂

[@robmaynard5524]

Trump won't do anything unless he gets permission from Musk first. 38 Republicans voted against this bill a bill they crated

[@Michael-z5t3h]

Democrats....please remain in the blue cities you created.

[@johnhutchinson2395]

And stop giving red states money ? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@dreamterry]

Does the moderator always interrupt her guests this often?

[@rebeccasmith8567]

Who is hurting? BTW: if this is DOGE at work, God bless them!

[@JJames-b8f]

Unless democrats get pay raises, and immunity for their crimes they aren't going to vote for this bill. That's more important than aid for NC.

[@SquirrelWizard22]

NC voted for trump, so this is exactly what they wanted. It’s horrible for people affected, but the chaos and not caring about people who are hurting are part of the musk-trump agenda. This has NOTHING to do with the dems.

[@trevx3680]

It is a Republican controlled House. This is all on the Republicans. That they cannot pass their own budgets is testimony to their own incompetence and division.