Many Republicans Unhappy with Schumer-Johnson Deal

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Many Republicans Unhappy with Schumer-Johnson Deal

Republican hardliners, particularly the House Freedom Caucus, expressed dissatisfaction over Speaker Mike Johnson's deal with Democrats to avert a government shutdown. The New York Post reported that the $1.66 trillion spending deal drew criticism for conceding too much to Democrats. Some Republicans, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, oppose the $1.6 trillion budget agreement, citing concerns about border security and government targeting. She posted, “I am a NO to the Johnson Schumer budget deal. This $1.6 Trillion dollar budget agreement does nothing to secure the border, stop the invasion, or stop the weaponized government targeting Biden’s political enemies and innocent Americans. So much for the power of the purse!”

The New York Post also highlighted Johnson’s supporters:

A handful of rank-and-file Republicans needled their peers over the high expectations set for the appropriations process.

“Are we learning that negotiating with the Democrats in the White House and Senate with a slim majority is hard and you can’t get everything you want, no matter who is in the Speaker’s office?” asked Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) on X.

“If you don’t let your leaders lead, then you end up in chaos. And so it just gets to be the point now where, how much can you just say no and remain … credible,” Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) told Fox News.

Despite the dissent, Johnson defends the deal, highlighting $16 billion in spending cuts. The spending deliberations become a key test for Johnson, navigating a slim Republican majority in the House. Shutdown deadlines loom on Jan. 19 and Feb. 2.

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