President-elect Donald Trump has voiced strong opposition to the proposed continuing resolution (CR), a massive spending bill that includes several unrelated and costly provisions.

Fox & Friends co-host Lawrence Jones reported on X (formerly Twitter) that Trump stated he is “totally against” the measure, which has drawn criticism from both conservative lawmakers and members of the public.

I just spoke with the President-Elect @realDonaldTrump , and he is “totally against” the proposed CR.

— Lawrence Jones III (@LawrenceBJones3) December 18, 2024

Vice President-elect JD Vance released a joint statement with Trump, condemning the CR for its controversial elements. “The most foolish and inept thing ever done by Congressional Republicans was allowing our country to hit the debt ceiling in 2025,” the statement read. “It was a mistake and is now something that must be addressed.”

The statement further criticized the CR for including provisions that would, in their view, serve political agendas rather than benefit the American public. “Meanwhile, Congress is considering a spending bill that would give sweetheart provisions for government censors and for Liz Cheney,” the statement continued.

“The bill would make it easier to hide the records of the corrupt January 6 committee — which accomplished nothing for the American people and hid security failures that happened that day. The bill would also give Congress a pay increase while many Americans are struggling this Christmas.”

Trump and Vance also expressed concern over the timing of the debt ceiling debate, arguing it should occur under the current administration.

“Increasing the debt ceiling is not great but we’d rather do it on Biden’s watch,” the statement noted.

“If Democrats won’t cooperate on the debt ceiling now, what makes anyone think they would do it in June during our administration? Let’s have this debate now. And we should pass a streamlined spending bill that doesn’t give Chuck Schumer and the Democrats everything they want.”

A statement from President Donald J. Trump and Vice President-Elect JD Vance:

The most foolish and inept thing ever done by Congressional Republicans was allowing our country to hit the debt ceiling in 2025. It was a mistake and is now something that must be addressed.…

— JD Vance (@JDVance) December 18, 2024

The CR, as reported by Breitbart News, would extend current funding levels through March 14, 2025, following Congress’s failure to pass the twelve individual government funding bills required annually.

Government funding is set to expire at midnight on Friday, raising the stakes for swift legislative action.

The bill has drawn sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers, with many arguing that it goes far beyond the scope of a traditional continuing resolution.

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) noted that the bill includes numerous unrelated provisions, making it difficult to consider it a true CR.

We need relief for our farmers and those affected by natural disasters, like in North Carolina and Hawaii.

I want to pass this! But I can’t vote for a CR to continue the terrible spending I never voted for in the first place.

We should be having a separate vote immediately to… pic.twitter.com/V24aRZ4vAt

— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG) December 18, 2024

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) joined the chorus of critics, calling the bill “full of pork” and accusing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) of failing to stand up to Democratic demands. “This shows that Johnson is a weak, weak man,” Paul remarked.

I had hoped to see @SpeakerJohnson grow a spine, but this bill full of pork shows he is a weak, weak man.

The debt will continue to grow. Ultimately the dollar will fail. Democrats are clueless and Big Gov Republicans are complicit.

A sad day for America.

— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) December 18, 2024

Among the controversial provisions included in the CR is a one-year extension of the State Department’s Global Engagement Center (GEC), a program that has been criticized for allegedly contributing to censorship of conservative voices.

Additionally, the CR removes a longstanding provision that has blocked automatic pay raises for members of Congress since 2009, a move that has sparked further outrage.

NEW: Vivek Ramaswamy rips Speaker Johnson’s funding bill, says the government is trying to waste your money without telling you.

Here is what’s inside:

– Pay raises for members of Congress.
– Expansion of their federal health benefits.
– Opening up a new stadium in… pic.twitter.com/MSfetsw5xN

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 18, 2024

Lawmakers are expected to vote on the CR in the coming days, with the outcome determining whether the government will avoid a shutdown.

However, with such contentious provisions included, the bill faces strong opposition from conservative members of Congress and skepticism from key Republican leaders.

As the deadline looms, the debate over the CR highlights broader concerns about government spending, debt ceiling negotiations, and accountability in Washington.

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