Elon Musk Blasts Trump’s “Disgusting Abomination” Reconciliation Package
Elon Musk made headlines on Tuesday with a scathing attack on President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” calling the reconciliation package a “disgusting abomination” just days after stepping down from his role in the administration.
Posting on his social media platform X, Musk expressed his strong disapproval of the massive Congressional spending bill, accusing lawmakers of pushing through a pork-filled legislation that would further increase the budget deficit to $2.5 trillion. He condemned the bill for burdening Americans with unsustainable debt.
The bill, which narrowly passed in the House last month, is now set to face Senate scrutiny. Musk’s criticism of the legislation marks a significant departure from his previous support for Trump, especially after his recent departure from his government role.
As the former head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk had previously voiced concerns about some of the president’s policies. However, his latest attack on Trump’s prized megabill represents a major rift between the two allies.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt downplayed Musk’s remarks, stating that the president was aware of Musk’s stance on the bill and that it would not change Trump’s opinion. Musk’s social media post gained support from some Republican critics of the reconciliation package, including Rep. Thomas Massie and Sen. Rand Paul.
Despite Musk’s criticism, House Speaker Mike Johnson, a key proponent of the bill, expressed disappointment at the billionaire’s negative comments. Musk’s public rebuke of the GOP megabill is seen as a significant blow to Republican lawmakers.
This is not the first time Musk has spoken out against the reconciliation package. Last week, he criticized the bill on CBS News, stating that it undermined the work of the Department of Government Efficiency. Musk’s frustration with the administration has been evident in recent weeks, with the billionaire signaling that he has “done enough” in politics.
Continuing his tirade against the bill, Musk took to social media to question the GOP’s spending priorities and called for accountability in the upcoming elections. His remarks could have financial implications for the GOP, as Musk’s America PAC has previously supported Trump’s campaigns and other Republican candidates.
Overall, Musk’s public condemnation of Trump’s reconciliation package marks a significant turning point in his relationship with the administration and could have lasting consequences for both parties.
Ali Bianco, Meredith Lee Hill and Ben Johansen contributed to this report.
