A surprising new proposal from a Trump ally could shake up Washington politics — and it has billionaire Elon Musk’s backing.
Senator Mike Lee of Utah has put forward a bold idea: a constitutional amendment that would kick out every member of Congress if inflation rises above 3 percent.
It’s a radical move designed to hold lawmakers directly responsible for the nation’s economic health.
“Oust Every Member of Congress” When Inflation Hits 3%
Lee announced his plan on X, saying, “I’m drafting a constitutional amendment to oust every member of Congress whenever inflation exceeds 3%.
It’s better to disqualify politicians than for an entire nation to suffer under the yoke of inflation.”
He encouraged people to weigh in and share the idea if they liked it.
This kind of accountability isn’t new in concept.
Warren Buffett famously suggested a similar rule years ago — that any time the deficit exceeds 3% of GDP, sitting members of Congress should be barred from reelection.
Elon Musk Gives It His Seal of Approval
Elon Musk quickly jumped in to support Lee’s amendment, reposting it with the phrase “This is the way,” a nod to the Mandalorian series.
Musk’s endorsement helped shine a spotlight on the proposal and sparked a broader conversation about inflation and government responsibility.
Opposition to Trump’s Spending Bill
Lee is among several Republicans in the Senate who oppose President Trump’s massive spending package currently moving through Congress.
He and Musk even described the bill as “debt slavery” in a back-and-forth exchange on X.
Rand Paul: The Spending Doesn’t Add Up
Senator Rand Paul, another Trump ally, has also criticized the bill for adding trillions to the national debt.
Paul supports making the 2017 tax cuts permanent but calls the $5 trillion new debt a “Biden spending level” and says the math behind the spending bill simply “doesn’t add up.”
On CBS’s Face the Nation, Paul explained the bill pumps about $320 billion into military and border security spending, more than the cuts proposed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
He called out the $46.5 billion allocated for the border wall as a significant expense.
What’s Next?
With inflation currently at 2.31%, down from 3% in January when Trump took office, these debates over spending and inflation accountability are heating up.
Will Lee’s amendment gain traction?
Can Congress get serious about controlling inflation without risking political upheaval?
The coming weeks will be telling.