Elon Musk Blasts Trump's Tax Plan as "Disgusting" in Social Media Rant
Musk criticizes Trump's tax legislation as revolting. - Elon Musk voiced his disdain for Donald Trump's tax legislation, labeling it as repugnant.
Got a bone to pick with the oval office, mate? That's right, Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, hasn't been shy about voicing his concerns – or just plain disgust – towards Donald Trump's latest budget proposal. And let me tell ya, it's not pretty.
On his platform X, the tech genius grabbed the internet by storm when he called Trump's tax plan a "monstrosity" and "stuffed with pork," essentially translating to a bunch of goodies handed out to voters, yo. Ouch, that must have stung.
So, what's got Musk's goat this time? The current congressional budget bill under consideration in the U.S. Senate. It's slated to lock in tax cuts from Trump's first term, but here's the kicker: those savings will be at the expense of social programs like food assistance for the needy, garnering sharp criticism from both Democrats and the occasional dissenting Republican, such as Independent Senator Bernie Sanders.
Sanders hopped on the vitriol train and declared Musk was right-on, mate. Sanders took a swipe at the proposed tax cuts, stating the wealthiest Americans would stand to receive a whopping $664 million, while $290 million would be slashed from food assistance for the less fortunate.
The White House Responds, But Not Quite Swayed
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, however, kept her cool as she addressed Musk's latest critique. "The president's aware of Elon Musk's stance on this bill," Leavitt confessed. And true to form, Trump continues to push for what he's fondly dubbed "Big Beautiful Bill," hoping the Senate will sign off on it before early July.
While the bill squeaked by in the House of Representatives last month, several Republican senators have raised their brows and got their veto pens at the ready. They're especially peeved about the planned increase in the debt ceiling and are calling for deeper spending cuts.
Musk had previously voiced his concerns over the bill back in May, criticizing it for adding to the U.S. national debt and its impact on the environment. Following his resignation from his advisory role with Trump, Musk cited the 130-day annual limit on external government advisors as his reason for stepping down. But signs indicate that the once-close confidant's influence has been on the wane in the Trump administration in recent months.
Musk had pledged over $250 million to Trump's campaign back in the day and might've even been considered one of the Old Man's best mates, if you catch my drift. Time will tell how Musk's latest salvo affects his standing with the current U.S. president. Ah well, now that's drama for ya!
Elon Musk's criticism of Donald Trump's tax plan expanded to include the current congressional budget bill, which he believes will result in significant cuts to social programs while benefiting the wealthy. Regarding Musk's comments, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt acknowledged that Trump is aware of Musk's stance, but is continuing to push for the "Big Beautiful Bill."
