The Playbook Podcast February 25, 2025: Can Mike Johnson pass the budget?
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Feb 25, 2025 A crucial budget vote looms as Speaker Mike Johnson faces internal strife among House Republicans. The discussion uncovers a controversial pitch by military contractors advocating for mass deportations. Tensions rise over potential Medicaid cuts, highlighting significant divisions within the party. Navigating this political landscape is no easy feat, with the stakes for Johnson’s leadership and the future of fiscal policies hanging in the balance.
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Deportation Proposal
- Military contractors, including Eric Prince, pitched a $25 billion mass deportation plan to Trump.
- The plan involved processing camps, a private fleet, and a private "army" to deport 12 million people before the 2026 midterms.
Johnson's Challenge
- Speaker Mike Johnson faces a tough challenge uniting House Republicans on a fiscal blueprint.
- Inter-party fighting over budget cuts threatens the bill's passage.
Opposition to Budget
- Mike Johnson's budget plan faces opposition from both sides of the Republican party.
- Some members dislike the scale of Medicaid cuts, while others want deeper cuts overall.