Musk Slams Trump’s Tax and Spending Bill as “Disgusting Abomination,” Sparks GOP Division

Washington D.C., June 4, 2025: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has launched a blistering attack on former President Donald Trump’s newly introduced legislative proposal officially titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act calling it a “disgusting abomination” and a fiscally irresponsible move that could destabilize America’s economic future.

Taking to his platform X, Musk wrote, “This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination.” The post has ignited a political firestorm, placing Musk at direct odds with the Trump-aligned Republican leadership pushing the bill through Congress.

The legislation, which narrowly passed in the House and now heads to the Senate, proposes to extend Trump-era 2017 tax cuts, increase military and border security funding, and make deep cuts to environmental and social welfare programs. Analysts warn the bill could add $3.8 trillion to the national debt over the next decade.

Musk’s criticism stems not only from its broader economic implications but also from specific threats to his businesses. Tesla could reportedly lose over $3 billion if the bill’s provisions to eliminate electric vehicle tax credits are enacted. Additionally, Tesla Energy stands to suffer from the rollback of green energy incentives that currently fuel its expansion.

While GOP leaders remain determined to fulfill Trump’s campaign pledges, Musk’s remarks have emboldened fiscally conservative Republicans concerned about runaway spending and the nation’s ballooning debt. This has exposed growing intra-party divisions, especially as the Senate prepares for a critical vote ahead of the July 4 deadline.

With Musk’s once-strong ties to the Trump administration now strained, his political sway could pose a serious challenge to the bill’s advancement. Whether his outspoken opposition leads to amendments, stalls the bill, or forces a broader GOP rethink on fiscal policy will unfold in the coming weeks.