Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky has a bold idea: replacing House Speaker Mike Johnson with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk! Paul thinks that anyone can be Speaker, even someone who isn’t in Congress. He shared this thought on Musk’s social media site, X, saying it would shake things up in Washington and make the political establishment really upset.
Musk, known for his companies like Tesla, also disapproved of a recent spending bill. He tweeted that anyone who supports this bill should be voted out in two years!
The House Speaker, Mike Johnson, has been criticized by fellow Republicans for how he handled recent issues, especially the spending bill. Johnson took over as Speaker after Kevin McCarthy was removed from the position last year. With some Republicans unhappy, pressure is building on Johnson.
Some people, like Democratic commentator Jimmy Williams, don’t agree with Paul’s idea. He said that Senators should focus on their own jobs, not on who should lead the House. However, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia thinks Musk could be a great choice. She stated, “I’d be open to supporting @elonmusk for Speaker of the House.” She believes that getting Musk in the position could help make the government work better.
Meanwhile, Congressman Thomas Massie from Kentucky wouldn’t support Johnson’s leadership without a “Christmas miracle.” Another lawmaker, Victoria Spartz from Indiana, has decided not to work with the Republicans anymore, which makes Johnson’s support even weaker. Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri criticized Johnson’s actions as well, calling the spending bill situation a “horrible plan” during an interview.
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