‘Disgusting abomination’: Elon Musk tears into Trump megabill
Share this @internewscast.com


Billionaire Elon Musk ramped up his criticism of the megabill of President Trump’s tax cut and spending priorities, calling the legislation a “disgusting abomination.”

“I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore. This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination,” Musk posted on X on Tuesday.

“Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it,” Musk added.

The legislation, officially titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts and boosts funding for border and defense priorities, while making cuts to spending on social safety net programs like Medicaid and food aid. It passed the House last month and is being considered by the Senate, which is expected to make tweaks to the legislation.

The comments come after top Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), pushed back on Musk telling CBS Sunday Morning last week that the bill “undermined” the work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which he spearheaded. 

Johnson said in news interviews on Fox News and NBC News in the following days that he had sent a “long text” to Musk explaining the provisions in the bill which is not a regular whole-of-government spending bill, but one that can move through a special “reconciliation” process that bypasses a Democratic filibuster in the Senate. 

Johnson has also pledged to quickly move on a $9.4 billion package to codify DOGE cuts to USAID and public broadcasting. The White House is sending that package to the Senate on Tuesday.

Musk, though, did not appear to change his mind.

“It will massively increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion (!!!) and burden America [sic] citizens with crushingly unsustainable debt,” Musk said in a follow-up tweet.

The Congressional Budget Office is expected to release projections for the latest version of the bill on Wednesday.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to Musk from the podium.

“The president already knows where Elon Musk stood on this bill. It doesn’t change the president’s opinion,” Leavitt said.

Musk last week stepped back from his role as a special government employee DOGE.

Brett Samuels contributed.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

UTC: Campus Reopens Safely After Shooter Reports Proven False

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) announced that…

The Trump Administration Evaluates 55 Million US Visa Holders for Possible Violations

WASHINGTON (AP) The State Department announced on Thursday that it is reviewing…

Pence Advocates for Stringent Sanctions on Russia to Back Trump’s Peace Initiatives

WASHINGTON () Former Vice President Mike Pence stated on Thursday that Congress…

Rescuer Plans to Adopt Dog Saved from Cuyahoga River

In Cleveland, what was meant to be a standard educational outing on…

Famine Hits Gaza City Amid Israel’s Threat to Escalate Conflict

Famine was officially announced on Friday in northern Gaza, encompassing Gaza City,…

Vance Promotes Republican Tax Proposal During Georgia Visit

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. () Vice President JD Vance visited Peachtree City, Georgia,…

Six Inmates Facing Charges Following Stabbing Incident at Southwest Virginia Prison in May

WISE, Va. (WJHL) — On Wednesday, six inmates with gang affiliations were…

$40 Million Pledged for Housing Aid Following Texas Floods

KERRVILLE, Texas (KXAN) The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country revealed…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ adviser hands reporter a bag of chips containing money

An adviser has been temporarily removed from New York City Mayor Eric…

Is Bielema considering arranging an international game for Illinois?

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – College football has began the tradition of kicking…

California Denies Erik Menendez Parole

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site…

Potential Budget Crisis Approaches as Public Media Prepares for Trump Administration’s Funding Reductions

(The Hill) Advocates for public media on Capitol Hill and elsewhere are…