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On Friday, approximately 24 hours after the release of the 1,012 page omnibus with a whopping price tag of $1.2 trillion, the House is going to hold a vote. The threat of a partial shutdown is looming over lawmakers. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) has been speaking out vehemently against this excessive spending. He’s warning his fellow conservatives about the dangers of this bill and pulling no punches. He even told Steve Bannon on the “War Room” that any Republican who votes for it “owns” the issues caused by it, especially when it comes to open borders.
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Roy is not mincing his words. He’s been using the hashtag “#SwampOmnibus” to detail his opposition to this massive spending package. In his view, this bill not only fails to address illegal immigration but also funds questionable items like the World Health Organization and transgender surgeries. He’s making it clear that any Republican who supports this bill is turning their back on America and its citizens.
The congressman is not stopping there. He’s also sounding the alarm about the electoral consequences. With Republicans already having a tenuous majority in the House, Roy is concerned that voting for this bill could cost them even more seats in the next election. He’s urging everyone to call their representatives and senators to express opposition to the bill and its detrimental impact on the country.
Roy is not alone in his concerns. He’s been sharing posts from other Republican representatives who share his worries about the omnibus bill. The momentum against this spending package is growing, and Roy is determined to do everything in his power to stop it from passing.
During his media appearances, Roy has not held back in criticizing the bill. He’s calling out fellow Republicans and conservative groups for not taking a stronger stand against this excessive spending. He’s not just concerned about the financial aspects of the bill; he’s also calling attention to how it could affect social issues like transgender surgeries and the impact on the Pentagon.
This is not the first time Roy has taken a stand against excessive spending. Earlier in the week, he led a letter with 43 Republican representatives, urging fiscal responsibility and protection of the border. This Friday morning, a House Freedom Caucus presser is expected, and a vote series will follow later that same morning.
Roy is fired up, and he’s not backing down. He’s making it clear that Republicans should feel the pain of voting for this bill, and he’s not afraid to hold his fellow lawmakers accountable for their decisions. With the future of the country at stake, Roy is determined to fight against this “Swamp Omnibus” with all he’s got.
