Elon Musk criticizes Trump's financial strategy, labeling it as "loathsome abomination."
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Elon Musk Slams Trump's Fiscal Bill as a Wasteful Spree
Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur, tossed some serious shade at President Trump's new budget bill on Tuesday. Musk branded the plan as a "big, lurid, indecent expenditure" and slammed it for wasting precious resources, labeling it a "scandalous binge."
In a string of tweets, Musk took aim at the Republican lawmakers who gave the green light to the bill, accusing them of being a tad short-sighted by approving a plan teeming with wasteful spending.
"Listen, I gotta be honest with you all," Musk tweeted. "This mind-boggling, flagrant, exorbitant spending bill coming from Congress, it's a big, lurid, indecent expenditure. It's a disgrace—shame on those who backed it—they know they got it wrong." In a follow-up post, he sounded the alarm, warning that the plan could send the already enormous US budget deficit soaring to a staggering $2.5 trillion, labeling it as a "staggering financial burden for citizens."
The proposal, pushed by Trump and approved by the House of Reps, aims to extend Trump's initial tax cuts and introduce new exemptions catering to voters, including zero taxes on tips, overtime, and even purchases of domestic vehicles. Trump has dubbed it "the indisputable, stunning bill" and is urging the Senate GOP to pass it before Independence Day.
Musk's Reaction Weeks After His Exit
Musk, who once held the post of White House head of Government Efficiency to champion spending reforms, recently waved goodbye to his role. Although his tenure brought changes to a handful of departments, he failed to implement the budget cuts he initially promised. Since leaving his post, he's been picking up steam in his criticism of Trump's fiscal policy.
In a recent chat with network CBS, Musk expressed his reservations about the Republican financial strategy: "I usually agree with the Trump Administration's moves, but I also harbor some differing opinions. I certainly don't want to belittle them, but I can't take the blame for everything they do," he declared.
The White House spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, played down Musk's remarks and hinted at continued support for the billionaire: "The president is clued into Musk's sentiments concerning the bill. But his backing for Musk is undeterred. He continues to rave about this remarkable, breathtaking bill—it's a game-changer for Americans," she shared.
Sources:1. CNN2. Washington Post
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- The budget bill being criticized by Elon Musk aims to extend and build upon the tax cuts first proposed by the Trump Administration.
- Republican lawmakers support the bill, while Elon Musk believes it will result in unsustainable debt for Americans and wasteful spending.
- The bill includes provisions to eliminate taxes on tips, overtime, and purchases of vehicles made in the U.S.
- Elon Musk's criticisms of the bill also include disagreements on artificial intelligence deals not involving his company.
- Elon Musk, in a sequel to his criticism of President Trump's fiscal policy, asserted that the current budget bill, with its proposed exemptions on taxes for tips, overtime, and domestic vehicle purchases, could potentially skew the nation's average savings rate unreasonably.
- Delving further into the political arena, Musk expressed his apprehension about the general news surrounding the policy-and-legislation landscape, concerned that the lack of prudent fiscal management could drive the country deeper into debt and undermine its long-term economic stability.
