During a private caucus meeting, Rep. Jared Moskowitz emphasized the importance of Democrats having a strong message to counter President-elect Donald Trump's attempt to shift blame for the shutdown onto them. Moskowitz pointed out that it was crucial for the party to highlight the fact that tech billionaire Elon Musk stands to benefit from the removal of a key provision in the bill - the outbound investment restrictions in China. This insight was shared by two sources familiar with the meeting.
Elon Musk, along with Vivek Ramaswamy, who serves as the co-Department of Government Efficiency leader, took a sudden stance against the bipartisan funding deal by expressing their opposition online on Wednesday. This move by Musk and Ramaswamy significantly impacted the perception of the bill, especially among conservatives who were already wary of its contents. Musk's vocal opposition played a pivotal role in causing support for the package to rapidly erode.
