During a recent media tour, Elon Musk expressed his strong disapproval of the Republican domestic policy bill supported by President Trump. Musk went from being “disappointed” in the bill to calling it a “disgusting abomination” in posts on X. He criticized the bill for its potential to increase the budget deficit to $2.5 trillion and burden American citizens with unsustainable debt. The Congressional Budget Office has projected that the bill’s tax provisions could increase the deficit by $3.8 trillion over the next decade.
Despite Musk’s strong stance and threats to remove politicians who support the bill, the White House and Republican leaders remain firm in their support. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the bill, stating that President Trump stands by it. On the other hand, Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Representative Hakeem Jeffries, have echoed Musk’s concerns about the bill.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have expressed contrasting views on Musk’s criticism of the bill. Johnson disagreed with Musk’s assessment, while Thune acknowledged a difference of opinion. The debate over the bill’s implications continues to unfold as stakeholders weigh in on its potential impact.
