Key Trump Ally Makes His Feelings About Emergency Spending Plan Known: ‘This bill should not pass’

Billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk publicly opposed House Speaker Mike Johnson’s funding bill on Wednesday.

Musk criticized the 1,547-page bill on social media, calling it full of “pork.” The legislation aims to prevent a government shutdown and fund operations through March.

“This bill should not pass,” Musk posted bluntly on X.

Republican leaders defended the plan, arguing it gives President-elect Trump more control over spending decisions when the issue resurfaces in the spring.

Vivek Ramaswamy, another Trump ally, shared skepticism about the bill but stopped short of opposing it. “Currently reading the 1,547-page bill to fund the government through mid-March. Expecting every U.S. Congressman & Senator to do the same,” Ramaswamy posted on X.

Trump has not commented on the budget battle, but some GOP lawmakers expressed doubts earlier in the week. Rep. Eric Burlison voiced frustration over unexpected elements in the package. “Suddenly we find out… they’re negotiating with a health care package that included PBM stuff,” Burlison told Fox News Digital.

Johnson allowed lawmakers three days to review the bill, planning a vote for Friday. He argued the bulk of the bill stems from disaster relief and emergencies, not excessive spending.

The proposal includes $100 billion for Hurricanes Milton and Helene relief and $8 billion to rebuild Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.

With just a one-seat House majority, Johnson may need Democratic support to pass the bill. The Senate must also approve it by Friday to avoid a shutdown.