WNBA star takes purpose at Elon Musk, rips billionaires after funding invoice passes

Phoenix Mercury Guard Natasha Cloud took pictures at Elon Musk and different billionaires in social media posts Sunday after passage of a stopgap funding invoice to forestall a authorities shutdown.

Musk and President-elect Donald Trump led the conservative rebellion towards the unique plan to keep away from a partial shutdown, a bipartisan settlement ensuing from negotiations between the highest two Democrats and Republicans in each homes of Congress.

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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, speaks with Trump, now president-elect, throughout a marketing campaign occasion on the Butler Farm Present, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Jabin Botsford/Washington Submit by way of Getty Photos)

This invoice, 1,547 pages lengthy, would have prolonged present authorities funding ranges till March 14. Nevertheless, Republican Celebration hardliners have been angered by what they noticed as measures unrelated to the invoice, corresponding to a pay increase for congressional lawmakers, well being coverage provisions and a laws aimed toward revitalizing RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C.

It was deserted when Trump and Musk threatened to resign from workplace any lawmaker who didn’t assist pairing a CR with motion on the debt ceiling.

This triggered an enormous controversy within the political enviornment hours earlier than the Home lastly handed the invoice.

Cloud weighed in just a few days later.

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Natasha Cloud, guard of Phoenix Mercury (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities/File)

“So, whenever you guys are gone, inform Elon to return to Africa?” Cloud wrote about X.

“I am so glad ALL of those billionaires don’t know how the three branches of presidency work…or how a invoice will get handed. Kudos to the 38 Republicans who voted down the invoice within the Home room whereas being threatened and blackmailed.”

All Democrats voted in favor of the invoice besides Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Democrat of Texas, who voted “current.”

Cloud has spoken brazenly about the USA prior to now. After Trump gained the election, she attacked girls who had voted for the Republican candidate.

“The privilege of celebrating RN is precisely what’s improper with us as a folks,” she added. “I’m actually anxious about my fundamental human rights.

Natasha Cloud, guard of Phoenix Mercury (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports activities/File)

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“Racism, misogyny, and hatred of ladies are so deeply rooted in all the pieces that’s America. Till we repair the roots…it should by no means develop.”

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