On Saturday, Elon Musk took to X to continue his vocal opposition to President Trump’s massive tax and spending cuts bill, doubling down on his distaste for the legislation that many Republican senators are scrambling to pass.
The bill, now nearing debate in the Senate, has sparked heated arguments over its economic implications.
Musk’s Criticisms
Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, argued that the bill would destroy millions of American jobs and harm industries critical to the nation’s future.
The latest Senate draft bill will destroy millions of jobs in America and cause immense strategic harm to our country!
Utterly insane and destructive. It gives handouts to industries of the past while severely damaging industries of the future. https://t.co/TZ9w1g7zHF
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 28, 2025
He criticized the legislation for favoring “industries of the past” while undermining the growth of “industries of the future,” echoing sentiments he’s shared in the past about the bill’s potential damage.
“The latest Senate draft bill will destroy millions of jobs in America and cause immense strategic harm to our country,”
Polls show that this bill is political suicide for the Republican Party pic.twitter.com/HJwKZ9g4tu
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 28, 2025
Musk wrote on Saturday, while the Senate was set to vote on whether to open the debate on the bill. Musk also boldly predicted that the bill would lead to “political suicide” for the Republican Party.
Back-and-Forth with Trump
Musk’s latest criticism is part of an ongoing feud between the billionaire entrepreneur and President Trump.
In late May, Musk had already voiced his disappointment in the bill’s size and price tag, stating that it would increase the budget deficit rather than decrease it, something Musk had worked against in his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency.
“I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill,” Musk had said, adding that it undermined the work of the DOGE team. He called the bill “pork-filled” and a “disgusting abomination,” lashing out at those who voted for it.
This public clash with Trump intensified when Musk insinuated that the president, who had been one of his closest allies earlier in the year, could be linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous files, though Musk offered no concrete evidence.
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Trump retaliated by suggesting he might review federal subsidies and contracts for Musk’s companies, notably SpaceX, which receives billions in federal grants.
Musk’s Efforts to Reconcile
Despite their ongoing public spat, Musk tried to repair the relationship, saying he regretted some of his stronger remarks. Trump, in return, downplayed the conflict, saying, “Things like that happen. I don’t blame him for anything.”
However, the tension has lingered, especially after Musk’s $277 million donation to Trump’s campaign and Republican candidates during the last election cycle.
Impact on Musk’s Influence
Musk has recently focused more on his businesses, and his political influence has waned, especially after stepping away from his official position in the government.
The ongoing clash with Trump, and Musk’s outspoken stance on the bill, may impact future political alliances.
What’s Next?
It remains unclear how this renewed rift will affect Musk’s relationship with Trump and the Republican Party moving forward. As the Senate debate over the tax and spending bill continues, Musk’s critiques have highlighted significant divisions in the political landscape.
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