It’s quite the spectacle, watching the Republicans attempt to pull off this solo fiscal dance. With Speaker Johnson putting on his ‘I dare you’ hat, it’s almost like they’re auditioning for a reality TV show where the prize is a government shutdown. Trump’s ‘all Republicans should vote YES’ plea reads like a script from a bad reality show, doesn’t it? The idea of Trump as a puppeteer controlling Republican strings is so far-fetched, it’s almost entertaining. And let’s not forget the ‘department of government efficiency’, led by Elon Musk – who knew our fiscal woes could be solved by SpaceX engineers? It’s like they’re trying to convince us that cutting non-defense spending is as easy as ‘launching a new model into orbit.’ Meanwhile, Democrats are like the forgotten chorus in this grand spectacle, the ones who actually have to worry about constituents and the country’s long-term well-being. The only thing missing is a montage of Republicans in a panic room, trying to find a way to keep the government running. Who needs drama on TV when you’ve got this real-life show?
Read from: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/08/house-republicans-spending-bill