Trump creates fresh problems for speaker with debt ceiling demand after siding with Big Tech allies on immigrant visas: Live updates | The Independent
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President-elect Donald Trump has demanded that the House of Representatives vote on the debt ceiling extension as soon as possible so that any resulting issue falls within President Joe Biden’s term and not his own. He criticized the 2023 debt ceiling extension agreed upon by ex-House speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden, labelling it as one of the dumbest political decisions. The deal had suspended the debt ceiling until January 1, 2025, but Trump insists it should be addressed by June to prevent the US from defaulting on its obligations.
In the midst of the debate about the extension, Trump expressed support for Elon Musk and the H-1B visa program for skilled workers. He claimed to have always favored the program, putting him at odds with “America First” advocates who want stricter immigration control. These events came amid the president-elect’s mourning of former President Jimmy Carter’s death and a debate regarding Trump’s interest in purchasing Greenland for its strategic location influenced by climate change.
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