Trump Criticizes Rep. Chip Roy Over Spending Bill Opposition

The President-elect calls for a primary challenge against the Texas Republican after his vocal dissent on a failed debt ceiling bill.

Donald Trump has called for Texas Rep. Chip Roy to face a primary challenge after Roy opposed a Trump-backed spending bill in the House of Representatives.
Roy was one of 38 Republicans who joined Democrats in voting against the bill, which aimed to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a government shutdown.
In a heated House floor speech, Roy criticized his party for what he described as fiscal irresponsibility, calling the bill 'embarrassing' and 'shameful.'
Roy defended his stance, emphasizing the need for spending cuts and structural reforms, and stated he could not support additional deficit spending without such measures.
Despite Trump's criticism on social media, Roy denied that the President-elect had 'turned on' him, reiterating his support for Trump's broader objectives but standing firm on fiscal discipline.