Elon Musk unleashed a blistering attack on President Donald Trump’s flagship tax and spending bill on Tuesday, calling it a “disgusting abomination” that would worsen the U.S. deficit.
In a post on X, Musk criticized the legislation as “massive, outrageous, [and] pork-filled,” adding, “Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong.”
The bill, already passed by the House, is being pushed by Trump as the “big, beautiful bill” and is now awaiting Senate approval. The former president has urged Republican lawmakers to support it despite growing concerns from fiscal conservatives.
Musk’s remarks come days after he departed from the Trump administration, where he served in a short-term advisory role heading a cost-cutting initiative. Though he led high-profile reforms, the initiative ultimately fell short of its savings targets.
Musk’s comments are likely to deepen divisions within the Republican Party as the Senate prepares for a critical vote on the bill.
In a post on X, Musk criticized the legislation as “massive, outrageous, [and] pork-filled,” adding, “Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong.”
The bill, already passed by the House, is being pushed by Trump as the “big, beautiful bill” and is now awaiting Senate approval. The former president has urged Republican lawmakers to support it despite growing concerns from fiscal conservatives.
Musk’s remarks come days after he departed from the Trump administration, where he served in a short-term advisory role heading a cost-cutting initiative. Though he led high-profile reforms, the initiative ultimately fell short of its savings targets.
Musk’s comments are likely to deepen divisions within the Republican Party as the Senate prepares for a critical vote on the bill.
