‘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

US Airlines Ground Over 2,500 Weekend Flights Due to Government Shutdown Impact

As of Saturday evening, U.S. airlines had canceled over 2,500 flights for…

Legal Battles Loom as Trump Implements Unprecedented Cuts to Refugee Program

Refugee advocates are gearing up for possible legal action following President Trump’s…

Legendary DNA Pioneer James Watson Passes Away at 97: Celebrating a Legacy in Science

James D. Watson, renowned for his pivotal role in uncovering the helical…

Crumley House to Host ‘Keys for a Cause’ Fundraiser This Saturday

The Crumley House Brain Injury and Rehabilitation Center in Limestone, Tennessee, pulled…

Unveiling the Legend: How a Retired AP Reporter Immortalized the Edmund Fitzgerald Shipwreck

LANSING, Mich. – On November 10, 1975, while the notorious “gales of…

Trump Announces $2,000 Payments to Americans from Tariff Initiative

In a notable announcement on Sunday, President Trump declared that his administration…

Brace for Impact: Storm Team 3 Predicts Intense Storms Today Followed by a Drastic Temperature Plunge Tomorrow

SAVANNAH, Ga. () – Today marks the last warm spell of the…

Tragic Apopka Rollover Crash Claims Lives of Three Teens, Authorities Report

APOPKA, Fla. – In a tragic accident in Apopka, a pickup truck…

Decatur Shooting Claims One Life; Authorities Launch Homicide Investigation

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A man aged 31 lost his life in…

Senate Commits to Extended Sessions Until Government Shutdown Resolution, Announces Senator Thune

In an urgent bid to resolve the prolonged government shutdown, Senate Majority…

Brace for Impact: Storm Team 3 Predicts Storm Surge and Dramatic Temperature Drop

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Prepare for a mix of mild and humid weather…

Budzinski Discusses SNAP Impact with Champaign Food Aid Nonprofit

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Following a series of legal exchanges involving the…