Elon Musk Blasts Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in Fiery Exit
Just days after stepping down from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk launched a full-throated attack on Donald Trump’s newest fiscal package.
From Ally to Adversary
Once seen as Trump’s go-to man for bureaucratic reform, Musk wasted no time turning on the administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” On social media, he called it a “disgusting abomination” that betrayed the principles of smart spending and reform.
The bill passed the House by a single vote on May 22. Pitched as a populist win for working-class Americans, it offers tax breaks through 2028—such as eliminating taxes on tips and pausing overtime penalties. It also reallocates billions toward military and border security.
Musk, however, isn’t buying the hype.
Musk Slams Bill’s Scope
Speaking to CBS Sunday Morning, Musk said he was “disappointed” by the bill’s size and impact.
“It increases the deficit and undermines everything DOGE stood for,” he warned.
Then came the zinger:
“A bill can be big or beautiful. But not both.”
Deep Cuts and Controversy
The bill slashes Medicaid and SNAP benefits to offset lost tax revenue. It also restricts healthcare access for undocumented immigrants and scales back support for gender transition services.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates 8.6 million people could lose healthcare coverage.
Trump, however, sees it differently.
“This is the largest mandatory spending cut EVER,” he posted on Truth Social. “We’re ending tax on tips, overtime, and Social Security for seniors. And SNAP? It’s for Americans ONLY!”
Tesla in the Crosshairs
Musk’s criticism may go beyond ideology. The bill eliminates tax credits for electric vehicles—a direct blow to Tesla. Trump didn’t hold back either.
In his June 2 post, he wrote:
“It will restore choice for car buyers by REPEALING Biden’s EV mandate and all GREEN NEW SCAM spending.”
Space Drama Unfolds
Meanwhile, the FAA reportedly dropped Musk’s Starlink from future air traffic plans.
And Trump pulled Jared Isaacman—Musk’s close ally—from NASA’s leadership shortlist.
“After reviewing prior associations, I’m withdrawing Jared Isaacman’s nomination,” Trump posted on May 31. “We need someone who puts America First in Space.”
Musk Goes Nuclear Online
The backlash continued online.
“This pork-filled spending bill is a disgusting abomination,” Musk wrote on X, June 3. “Shame on those who supported it. You know you did wrong.”
He didn’t stop there.
“It will push the deficit to $2.5 trillion and saddle Americans with unsustainable debt. Congress is bankrupting the country.”
The White House Responds
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shrugged off the criticism.
“The president already knows Musk’s opinion,” she said. “It doesn’t change his.”
A Political Pivot?
Musk’s fiery takedown signals more than disagreement—it marks a shift.
He’s no longer playing by Washington’s rules.
With a powerful social media platform at his fingertips, Musk may be gearing up for a new role in American politics.
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