Summary
The December 2024 government shutdown standoff highlighted the limits of Trump’s influence over congressional Republicans.
Trump derailed a bipartisan funding bill but failed to rally support for a replacement plan tying spending to a debt limit increase.
The House rejected his proposal, forcing Republicans to compromise with Democrats on a stripped-down funding bill.
The temporary deal avoids a shutdown but sets up future clashes over spending cuts and debt limits.
The episode revealed Trump’s inability to unify his party and emphasized the fragility of the Republican House majority.
elon thought he was smart. He’s gonna do a bit of finding out.
Elon is used to working with people who report to him. He’s going to learn what it means to deal with people who don’t.
Honestly, the guy needs to be reigned in.