Trump Opposes Spending Deal to Prevent Federal Government Shutdown

Forex - President-elect Donald Trump opposed the government funding bill backed by Republicans, aligning himself with Elon Musk's fight against the package, thereby increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown.

According to a source privy to the president-elect's thoughts and who requested anonymity to disclose private discussions, Trump is opposing the continuous solution proposal put forth by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.

The source confirmed that Trump told a Fox News host he is "completely opposed" to the Continuous Solution.

President Trump insisted this weekend that Republican lawmakers should tear up the comprehensive agreement reached by congressional leaders to prevent a partial government shutdown and instead push for a narrower proposal that includes an increase in the nation's borrowing limit.

Senator JD Vance, the president-elect's running mate, issued a joint statement declaring that he and Trump believe politicians need to pass a "facilitated proposal" that does not give Democrats "everything they want." "Republicans want to support our farmers, pay for disaster relief, and prepare our country for success in 2025. The only way to do that is to increase the debt ceiling with a temporary funding bill that does not reward the DEMOCRATS," the statement said.

In a statement published by Vance on X, it was stated, "Anything else is a betrayal of our country."

If Congress fails to pass and the President signs a law to finance the government by Friday night, the federal government will enter a partial shutdown process that could include a furlough for employees.