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Recent developments have underscored a growing rift among House Republicans, fueled in part by a series of social media critiques from influential figures, notably billionaire Elon Musk. Over a hundred posts on X (formerly Twitter) labeled the proposed funding bill as “the worst bill ever written,” drawing attention to discrepancies and falsehoods within the negotiations. Musk's criticisms resonated with the base, invoking responses from prominent Republicans, including President-elect Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance, which ultimately pressured House Speaker Mike Johnson to rescind planned votes on the legislation.