Right-wing media figures are attacking newly-elected House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans after the House passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through the beginning of 2024. The spending bill did not cut funding for any programs, which has angered many conservative media figures.
The continuing resolution has drawn criticism from far-right House Republicans and right-wing media figures that demand massive cuts in federal spending. Figures such as former Trump adviser Steve Bannon and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk argue that the deal is a disappointment from Johnson, with Democrats’ support making it even more objectionable.
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk tweeted it is “unacceptable” for Johnson to be “surrendering to Schumer and Jeffries." He wrote, “Conservatives are perplexed why Speaker Mike Johnson is surrendering to Schumer and Jeffries. This is unacceptable.” [Twitter/X, 11/14/23]
Steve Bannon claimed that Republicans who voted for the continuing resolution have now been exposed as “centrist Democrats.” He said, “Look at the ones who voted for it, and a lot of them in your districts. You have been helping these guys. And now it’s exposed, these guys are centrist Democrats.” [Real America’s Voice, War Room, 11/15/23]