Washington, D.C. — As the deadline for a potential government shutdown looms,

President-elect Donald Trump has sharply criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson’s latest spending bill, which seeks to prevent a shutdown by extending government funding through March 14.

The bill, which spans nearly 1,500 pages, is being rushed through the Republican-controlled House as lawmakers scramble to avoid a shutdown set for December 21.

While the proposal is intended to provide short-term government funding, it has already sparked significant opposition from both sides of the political spectrum.

Trump, in a statement released earlier today, expressed frustration with Johnson’s approach, calling the bill “a disastrous move” that “fails to address the real issues facing America.”

The former president’s criticism focused on concerns over excessive spending and lack of comprehensive fiscal reforms.

The proposal has also drawn fire from hardline Republicans, some of whom are pushing for more aggressive cuts to federal spending.

However, it has received even harsher backlash from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk,

who described the bill as “an insane crime against the American people” on social media, accusing lawmakers of prioritizing political expediency over responsible governance.

The continuing resolution, which aims to keep the government operational through the early months of 2025, is considered a temporary fix, with lawmakers under intense pressure to negotiate a longer-term solution.

As the clock ticks down toward the shutdown deadline, both Speaker Johnson and Trump’s camp remain at odds over the best path forward.

With the future of the government at stake, all eyes are on Capitol Hill as debate over the bill intensifies.

Whether a compromise can be reached in time to avert a shutdown remains uncertain.