Trump’s Budget BARELY Passes Senate — I.C.E. Gets $40 BILLION, Musk Starts 3rd Party
The Josh Lafazan Show on YouTube - Episode 146
📺 Trump’s Budget BARELY Passes | $40B for ICE, Biden Probe Escalates, Musk vs GOP | The Josh Lafazan Show
Welcome back to The Josh Lafazan Show — where we break down the chaos in Washington and hold the powerful accountable.
Today’s episode is PACKED with stories that define the future of American politics. From Trump’s razor-thin budget victory in the Senate to Elon Musk threatening to split the Republican Party, we’ve got the breakdowns, the backlash, and the behind-the-scenes drama.
Let’s get into it. 👇
🟥 Story #1 — JD Vance Breaks the Tie: Trump’s Budget Squeaks Through
It’s official: Trump’s sweeping budget bill passed the Senate by a single vote. Vice President JD Vance broke the 50–50 tie — handing Trump a massive, yet deeply polarizing win.
But what’s in the bill?
Now the bill heads to the House — where moderate Republicans in battleground districts are pushing back hard. Will Speaker Elise Stefanik bend to their demands or risk the wrath of Trump’s base?
🟦 Story #2 — “Alligator Alcatraz”: ICE’s Budget Balloons to $40 Billion
Trump’s budget gives ICE a staggering $40 billion — nearly 16x its previous budget — and unveils a new detention facility nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” deep in the Florida Everglades.
The facility is:
This isn’t just enforcement. It’s a warning sign of an authoritarian turn in U.S. immigration policy — and Americans are noticing:
Is this the future of immigration in America?
🟧 Story #3 — GOP Probe Into Biden’s Mental Fitness Escalates
House Republicans are going all-in on their investigation into President Biden’s cognitive health — bringing former top aides like Ron Klain and Jake Sullivan to testify.
The GOP claims this is about transparency.
Democrats call it pure political theater.
The drama will unfold this summer — and it’s guaranteed to dominate the news cycle.
🟨 Story #4 — Elon Musk Threatens to Form His Own Political Party
Elon Musk has had enough.
Frustrated with Trump’s budget bill and left out of key tech decisions, Musk is now floating a third party movement — branding it a “post-partisan revolution.”
What’s Musk planning?
With over $650 million spent on politics in four years, Musk has the resources — and now the motive — to fracture the GOP and upend 2026 and 2028.
Trump allies are furious — and very, very nervous.
🟩 Story #5 — Murkowski’s Deal Backfires: Alaskans Outraged
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) thought she struck a deal: support Trump’s budget in exchange for Medicaid carveouts, energy rebates, and tribal aid.
But the Senate parliamentarian ruled her amendments ineligible under reconciliation — meaning:
Now Murkowski is facing fury back home — from Democrats and conservatives alike. Her 2028 reelection? Officially in jeopardy.
🎙 [CLOSING THOUGHT]
So let’s recap:
Welcome to American politics in 2025 — where chaos is the only constant.
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