Elon Musk has openly criticized former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill, labeling it a “disgusting abomination” in what marks a significant break between the two longtime allies
The legislation—touted by Trump as a cornerstone of his second-term agenda—passed the House of Representatives last month. It includes massive tax cuts, increased defense spending, and raises the national borrowing limit.
“Shame on those who voted for it,” Musk posted on X, in his strongest condemnation yet of the bill. His comments come just days after he abruptly resigned from his role in Trump’s administration, where he had spent 129 days leading a cost-cutting team known as Doge.
The tech billionaire had previously referred to the bill as “disappointing,” but Tuesday’s posts mark a dramatic escalation. “This outrageous, pork-filled bill will balloon the already massive budget deficit to $2.5 trillion and bury American citizens under a mountain of unsustainable debt,” Musk wrote.
Trump, who calls the legislation the “big beautiful bill,” has promised it will fuel growth and keep America secure. But estimates suggest it will add around $600 billion to the deficit in the next fiscal year alone.
In a pointed message to lawmakers, Musk warned: “In November next year, we fire all politicians who betrayed the American people.”
Despite Musk’s criticism, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed the comments, saying, “The President already knows where Elon Musk stood on this bill… It’s one big, beautiful bill, and he’s sticking to it.”
The legislation seeks to extend 2017-era tax cuts, funnel billions into defense and immigration enforcement, and raise the debt ceiling to $4 trillion—a move that has angered fiscal conservatives. Senator Rand Paul has vowed to vote against it, warning, “The GOP will own the debt once they vote for this.”
Trump fired back at Paul on social media, saying the Kentucky senator “has very little understanding of the bill” and is “not popular in his own state.”
Republican leaders have also brushed off Musk’s attacks. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the party plans to move “full speed ahead.” House Speaker Mike Johnson said Musk was “terribly wrong,” despite having a 20-minute call with him just the day before.
“He’s missing the bigger picture,” Johnson said. “I regret he’s made this mistake.” Johnson also acknowledged that the bill’s phasing out of electric vehicle tax credits could hurt Tesla, Musk’s company.
Reports from Axios revealed another reason for Musk’s frustration: he had pushed for air traffic control at the FAA to be powered by his Starlink satellite system—an idea rejected due to concerns over conflicts of interest.
While Democrats have long criticized Musk and his Doge task force, some welcomed his remarks. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, “Even Elon Musk, one of Trump’s allies, thinks the bill is bad. That should tell you everything.”
Trump and GOP leaders are racing to get the bill passed and signed into law by July 4. In a nod to fiscal conservatives, Trump has also proposed $9.4 billion in spending cuts, largely targeting foreign aid and public broadcasters.
Musk, who contributed over $250 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign, appears to have drawn a clear line — setting the stage for a dramatic and public feud between two of the Republican party’s most influential figures.
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