All In with Chris Hayes 'Why the hell did you vote for the bill?': GOP senator slammed for megabill whiplash
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Jul 2, 2025 Sherrilyn Ifill, the founding director of the 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy, dives into the GOP's recent controversial bill and the negative consequences it poses for healthcare access. She highlights the cognitive dissonance within the party and how grassroots movements are reshaping voter dynamics. The discussion also touches on the threats to birthright citizenship and the importance of political accountability ahead of the midterms, alongside the unexpected insights from figures like Elon Musk.
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Musk's Critique Of GOP Bill
- Elon Musk criticized the GOP bill as fiscally irresponsible and damaging to future industries like clean energy.
- Despite his flaws, Musk's point about the bill's self-defeating energy policies was accurate and revealing.
Republicans Forced Bad Bill
- The GOP bill is widely unpopular even among Republicans, who openly admit they dislike it.
- Senator Lisa Murkowski voted for it but hopes the House will fix its damages, showing deep political contradictions.
Neguse On GOP Health Bill
- Congressman Joe Neguse calls the bill devastating and a result of Republicans abdicating responsibility due to fear of Trump.
- He hopes the House can stop the bill and warns it will cause devastating health care and rural hospital cuts.