Rep. Crockett, a progressive, endorse Musk's derision of Trump-supported bill: "RUBBISH"
Elon Musk, the billionaire tech mogul with a past affiliation with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has let loose a furious tirade against the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." This piece of legislation, pushed by President Trump and backed by House Republicans, seeks to extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts, beef up border security spending, impose work requirements on Medicaid, and scrap clean energy tax credits. Musk has voiced his displeasure over the bill's intentions to swell the budget deficit, an action that contradicts the core values of DOGE, which aimed to curb government overspending and improve operational efficiency [1][2].
In typically blunt fashion, Musk deemed the bill a "disgusting abomination," with potentially devastating effects on the budget deficit, which could soar to an astounding $2.5 trillion, according to his estimations. He warned that this astronomical level of spending would drive America into a suffocating debt slavery [2].
Politicians from all sides have responded to Musk's impassioned speech. House Speaker Mike Johnson swiftly countered, asserting that Musk's assessment of the bill was misguided. Senate Republicans, though acknowledging Musk's entitled freedom of speech, seemed skeptical about his ability to sway or completely derail the bill [3].
Meanwhile, Democrats have gleefully seized the opportunity to expose the cracks within the Republican Party over the bill. Despite Musk's formidable influence in Washington during his tenure with DOGE, many Senate Republicans are doubtful about his capacity to manipulate or obliterate the bill entirely [3].
In essence, Musk's criticism has laid bare a rift within Republican lines and brought to light concerns about the bill's financial repercussions. It remains unclear, however, the extent to which Musk's criticism will impact the bill's journey through Congress.
The criticism from Elon Musk, a former DOGE member, has highlightedDivisions within the Republican Party about the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act". Concerns have been raised over the bill's potential to significantly increase the budget deficit, possibly driving the nation into a financially burdensome debt.
