GOP Defies Elon Musk’s Threats, Backs Trump’s $3.3T Legislative Push

House Republicans are standing firm behind President Donald Trump’s sprawling legislative package, shrugging off threats from tech titan Elon Musk to back primary challengers against supporters of the bill. The proposed legislation, a colossal $3.3 trillion behemoth, has sparked heated debate, with Musk slamming its potential to balloon the nation’s $37 trillion debt.

Musk, once a key figure in Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has been vocal about his disapproval, particularly targeting Senate tweaks that softened cuts to Medicaid and green energy subsidies from the Biden era’s Inflation Reduction Act. Yet, GOP lawmakers like Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) remain undeterred, praising Musk’s past contributions but insisting the bill is a must-pass. "This is something we’ve got to do," Carter told WTFNewsRoom.

Despite delays and a near-revolt from fiscal conservatives, the House is poised to vote after marathon negotiations. Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mi.) downplayed Musk’s influence, noting that DOGE’s promised $2 trillion in savings never materialized. Meanwhile, Rep. Brad Knott (R-N.C.) highlighted the bill’s $1.5 trillion in cuts to offset extending Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, urging Musk to see the bigger picture.

As the vote looms, Republican leadership exudes confidence, even as Musk’s threats and the bill’s hefty price tag keep tensions high.