Elon Musk Blasts Trump’s ⁤Tax Bill as “Disgusting Abomination”

⁤ Updated June 03, 2025
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Elon⁤ Musk has strongly criticized Donald Trump’s proposed tax bill, labeling it a “disgusting abomination.” This outburst on social​ media could​ strain the relationship between the former president and‌ the billionaire.

In a series of‍ posts on X, Musk, who recently departed from an advisory ⁣role within the administration, condemned what he described‍ as a “massive, outrageous, pork-filled⁢ Congressional spending bill.” He directly addressed lawmakers, stating, “Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. ‌you⁣ know it.” The Elon Musk tax critique arrives ⁣amid broader debate over fiscal policy.

Musk’s comments​ followed Trump’s criticism of republican Senator rand paul, who opposed the ‌legislation. Trump had lauded the bill as a “BIG GROWTH ⁤BILL” on his own social ⁤media platform.

The legislation, dubbed Trump’s “big, gorgeous ‍bill,” narrowly passed the​ House and is now ​under‌ Senate consideration. Fiscal conservatives have voiced concerns‍ that ‌it​ could add trillions to the national debt, exacerbating⁢ existing investor worries about the⁤ widening U.S. deficit. Supporters of Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (Doge) also fear the⁣ bill could undermine‌ achieved savings.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed Musk’s remarks, stating, “Look, the president already knows where‍ Elon Musk stood on this​ bill. It doesn’t change the president’s opinion. This is one ‌big, beautiful bill, and he’s⁢ sticking to it.” The Trump tax bill remains a point of contention.

What’s next

The Senate will ‌continue to debate the bill, with its future uncertain ⁤amid ‍ongoing fiscal⁣ concerns ⁢and public criticism.