GOP slammed for ‘ensuring working class people won't get a paycheck' this Christmas to appease Musk

The Trump-backed deal to avert a government shutdown has failed to pass in the House--a deal that was reportedly influenced by unelected billionaire Elon Musk. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) joins The ReidOut with Joy Reid to discuss.

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#GOP #ElonMusk #governmentshutdown

[tamarazwinak]

I called my 3 congressional representatives today and told them Musk is not an elected representative and that I expect them to set him straight, he is not a member of Congress.

[Dragonmist]

Impeach Musk...the king no one voted for

[independent-tsys]

GOP needs to go. This isn't how our government works 😡

[dr.victoriadisclafani]

Congressman Garcia, bravo! You said it all, and said it well. As an American citizen, I cannot believe how far we have fallen. Keep up the good work, please!

[melissabruhn]

Thank you Rep Robert Garcia. Perfect explanation: wealth transfer to the rich.

[randallanderson]

President Musk loves his great First Lady Donald Trump.

[Dfl]

One correction, sir. It’s not the GOP. It’s the GOP and an unelected South African dude with a lot of money and conflicts of interest!

[marybethmccue]

Every American should listen to this ! Additionally - there are already many people in tight financial places that you are concerned the gov't employees will be in. LOCK DUMP UP. US people should have a national protest .

[steveverville]

The Republican way to say Merry Christmas

[jgustafson]

Stupid is as stupid does, and this country voted for this overwhelmingly. Isn’t it all so much better than a woman? 🙄

[loydamedina]

I am not a federal worker, but if I am, and not get paid, I do not work, I stay at home, sorry. I don't care.

[williamswanson]

The Dems need to keep calling Musk, President Musk so it drives Trump nuts

[sallylapradd]

Thank you, Representive Garcia and all Democrats, who didn't bail out MAGA Republicans.

[WayneMcCoy-wkbs]

They're getting what they Voted for, and he not even sworn in yet, Let the Madness begins 😭

[haeleysundin]

THANK YOU for saying it out loud!!! Why TF is Elon Musk making American government decisions

[mariof]

President Elon Musk + First Lady Trump

[Alwaysgrim]

Stable geniuses Don't have the mental capacity to water a house plant not alone to run the country . America is doomed .

[tylercampbell]

Some of those people that won't get a check voted for trump 😂

[paulpaul]

Congress doesn't need a pay raise

[jsexjhe]

Representative Robert Garcia has articulated that message perfectly. That is how democrats messaging should be explained to the american people going forward. 👏