Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has harshly criticized the government funding deal, accusing House Republicans of supporting legislation that would “sell out” electoral positions starting in 2022.
“By agreeing to this establishment budget deal, House Republicans are selling out everything they had planned for 2022,” DeSantis wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “They promised to change the way Washington works. They said they were going to hold these institutions accountable.
“Instead, they are funding the perpetuation of the status quo out of fear of a ‘government shutdown,’” DeSantis continued.
After weeks of negotiations, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (New York) on Sunday announced a $1.66 trillion fund that would minimize overall government spending. announced a provision agreement. It also largely follows the terms set out in an agreement reached last year between then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and President Biden.
“We need a president who will use his bull pulpit, put his stamp on it, and stand strong to deliver results for voters. Just as I did as governor, I intend to do so.” '' DeSantis said.
In criticizing the deal, DeSantis joins many far-right members of the House Freedom Caucus who slammed the deal when it was announced and vowed not to vote for it. Mr. DeSantis has frequently sought to position himself as a more conservative candidate in his campaign, even moving further to the right than former President Trump on certain policy issues.
Some conservatives say Republicans should be willing to shut down the government to secure the border. But others suggest they are less enthusiastic about forcing a government shutdown, especially in an election year.
Johnson's two-phase funding plan to avoid a single omnibus spending bill would shut down only part of the government if new funding is not passed by Jan. 19. The second portion of government funding will run out on February 2nd.
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