Mike Johnson downplays Musk's influence, says Republicans will pass Trump's tax, budget bill

Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed Elon Musk's criticism of the GOP's tax and budget bill, asserting it won't derail the measure and downplaying Musk's influence. Johnson defended the bill as beneficial for hardworking Americans, disputing forecasts of increased deficits and national debt. Other Republicans approached the Trump-Musk disagreement cautiously, emphasizing focus on the American people.