Elon Musk has dramatically distanced himself from Donald Trump’s latest tax-and-spending bill, branding it a ‘disgusting abomination’ in a fiery post on X.
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, once a key financial backer of Trump’s 2024 campaign, has now turned against the administration’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, warning that it will explode the federal deficit and burden American taxpayers with unsustainable U.S. debt.
Musk’s frustration boiled over as he accused lawmakers of reckless spending, calling out those who voted for the bill: ‘Shame on you. You know you did wrong’.
His criticism comes just days after leaving his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he had pushed for aggressive cost-cutting measures.
The White House, however, remains unmoved. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed Musk’s remarks, insisting that Trump is ‘sticking to it’ and that the bill will drive economic growth.
With Republican deficit hawks rallying behind Musk’s concerns, the billionaire’s influence in Washington is far from over.
His next move? Firing back at politicians who, in his words, ‘betrayed the American people.’
Elon Musk’s fiery critique of Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ has raised concerns for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative he once led.
His departure from DOGE signals instability (much of which he created) within the agency, which had been pushing for aggressive cost-cutting measures and anti-waste policies.
Without Musk’s influence, DOGE could lose traction, allowing excessive spending to go unchecked. Additionally, Musk’s fallout with Trump might weaken DOGE’s ability to implement reforms, as its credibility is tied to his vision.
The question now is whether DOGE can remain a force for fiscal responsibility, or whether it will become just another bureaucratic arm.
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