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.