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Democrats start warming up to Musk as Trump feud deepens, a shift from previous criticism labeling Musk as an 'authoritarian figure' by the party.
Sparks Fly: Trump vs Musk in Back-and-Forth Over 'Behemoth Bill'
Tensions between President Donald Trump and tech titan Elon Musk have reached new heights, with the billionaire SpaceX CEO publicly lambasting the "monstrous, gluttonous spending bill" while the President defends it and accuses Musk of betrayal.
While Democrats have welcomed Musk's criticisms of the President, many party members and voters have previously lashed out at the entrepreneur for his alleged autocratic tendencies and fiscal policies within the administration.
California Rep. Ro Khanna took to social media to express his support for the Tesla CEO's criticisms of the bill on Thursday, stating that Democrats should try to align themselves with Musk's values as he publicly spars with President Trump, despite past criticisms characterizing Musk as a "fascist" or "dictator."
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Khanna suggested that Democrats should focus on convincing Musk of their shared values. He pointed to areas such as science funding, clean technology, and support for international students as potential avenues for agreement.
New York Rep. Ritchie Torres echoed Khanna's comments, acknowledging Musk's "destructive impact" on the federal government while stating that he had spoken the truth about the legislation.
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Musk and Trump have been engaged in a heated exchange over the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, an ambitious piece of legislation aiming to fund the administration's initiatives by raising the debt ceiling and introducing various policy changes, including tax cuts and border security enhancements.
In a series of posts on social media, Musk criticized the legislation as a "disgraceful, obese spending bill," declaring his opposition to the bill and urging lawmakers to scrapping it.
While there has been some support for Musk's stance among Democrats, including the House Freedom Caucus and fiscal conservatives in the Senate, many left-wing voters and lawmakers have criticized the entrepreneur for months as an unelected billionaire shaping White House policy.
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"Kill the bill," Jon Favreau, former speechwriter for ex-President Barack Obama, posted on social media alongside Musk's comments.
Former congressman and Democrat Jerry Nadler called out the "Nazi-style salute" performed by Musk on Inauguration Day, while New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused Musk of being "incompetent, a thief, a Nazi."
Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley condemned Musk as a "Nazi nepotism baby," while Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey labeled him a "dictator."
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Senate Republicans, led by Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul and Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, have publicly rebuked the bill due to concerns about its potential impact on the national debt. Trump has expressed frustration with these criticisms, claiming that Paul, amongst others, risked aligning with radical left Democrats if he voted against the legislation.
Musk, having stepped down from his government role in May after his 130-day tenure as a special advisor ended, has only intensified his criticisms of the bill in recent days. He has made it clear that unless the bill is amended, he intends to continue voicing his opposition to it.
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Trump addressed Musk's remarks on the bill during a meeting with the German chancellor, expressing disappointment and questioning whether their friendship could endure the ongoing feud. The President claimed that Musk's sudden opposition to the bill was rooted in his frustration over cuts to electric vehicle mandates, given that Musk leads an electric vehicle company, Tesla.
In response, Musk denied these allegations, stating that the claims were "obviously false." The two have since traded barbs on social media.
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"Elon was wearing thin, I asked him to leave, I took away his EV Mandate that forced everyone to buy Electric Cars that nobody else wanted (that he knew for months I was going to do!), and he just went crazy!" Trump recently posted online, to which Musk responded, "Such an obvious lie. So sad."
- Amidst the back-and-forth between President Trump and Elon Musk over the 'Behemoth Bill', technology and politics have intertwined in a public spat.
- The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a piece of legislation aimed at funding administration initiatives, has sparked controversy, with conflicts in war-and-conflicts and policy-and-legislation at the forefront.
- Elon Musk has criticized the bill as a "disgraceful, obese spending bill" and advocated for its scrapping, with some Democrats expressing support for his stance.
- However, many left-wing voters and lawmakers have criticized Musk, labeling him a "Nazi nepotism baby" and a "dictator", questioning his role in shaping policy-and-legislation.
- The bill, which includes tax cuts and border security enhancements, has been met with resistance from fiscal conservatives, causing a rift in politics.
- Meanwhile, migrating away from the political chaos, general-news topics like car-accidents and fires have continued to dominate headlines.
- In a different realm, Sports channels have been buzzing with updates on American football, discussing NFL games, sports-betting trends, NCAAs, and sports-analysis, providing a refreshing contrast to the political discord.
- Despite the ongoing political tensions, Democrats are trying to align with Musk's values, focusing on areas such as science funding, clean technology, and support for international students.
- The ongoing feud has caused tension within friendships, with Trump questioning whether their relationship could withstand the controversy over the 'Beautiful Bill'.
