Musk Calls It ‘Abomination’ – Is Trump DONE?
Elon Musk publicly broke with President Trump over the “Big Beautiful Bill,” then jokingly reconsidered his stance after receiving unexpected praise from Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff.
At a Glance
- Musk strongly criticized the House Republicans’ “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” as a “massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill”
- The bill would extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts while adding $3.8 trillion to the deficit by 2034
- Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff surprisingly agreed with Musk’s criticism, though for different reasons
- Musk jokingly tweeted that Schiff’s agreement might make him reconsider his position
- The public disagreement marks a significant rift between Musk and Trump after previous collaboration
Unlikely Agreement Across Political Lines
In a rare moment of cross-partisan consensus, tech billionaire Elon Musk and Democratic Representative Adam Schiff found themselves on the same side regarding President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Musk expressed strong disappointment with the domestic policy bill passed by House Republicans and championed by Trump, citing concerns about its impact on the federal deficit and how it undermines the work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which Musk has been leading.
Rep. Adam Schiff seized the moment to publicly agree with Musk on social media, writing: “I can’t believe I’m saying this – but @elonmusk is right.” While Schiff opposed the bill for what he described as “hidden and dangerous far-right elements,” Musk’s concerns centered on fiscal responsibility and government spending. The unlikely alignment prompted a satirical response from Musk, who quipped: “Hmm, few things could convince me to reconsider my position more than Adam Schiff agreeing with me!”
The “Big Beautiful Bill” Controversy
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” represents a significant package of Republican priorities, extending Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, increasing border security spending, imposing Medicaid work requirements, and rolling back clean energy tax credits. However, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the legislation would increase the deficit by $3.8 trillion by 2034, a projection that directly contradicts Musk’s efforts to reduce government spending through his DOGE initiative.
“I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the budget deficit, not just decreases it, and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing.”, said Elon Musk.
Musk didn’t mince words in his criticism, calling the bill a “disgusting abomination” and shaming lawmakers who voted for it. “Shame on those who voted for it. You know you did wrong. You know it,” Musk stated firmly, making his position clear despite his previous alliance with the President. House Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly expressed surprise at Musk’s sharp rebuke, highlighting the unexpected nature of this public disagreement.
A Deteriorating Trump-Musk Relationship
What began as a disagreement over policy has escalated into a significant rift between two of America’s most prominent figures. Musk had previously enjoyed a close working relationship with President Trump, even receiving a symbolic “key to the White House” for his advisory role on government innovation. However, the feud over the spending bill has rapidly deteriorated their relationship, with Trump publicly stating that Musk has “totally lost it” and expressing no interest in further dialogue.
The situation intensified when Musk reportedly posted and then deleted more provocative tweets, including one allegedly referencing Trump in connection with Jeffrey Epstein’s files and another endorsing Trump’s impeachment. These escalations, if accurate, suggest the disagreement has moved beyond policy differences into personal territory. Musk has also indicated he plans to reduce his involvement in government efficiency efforts, potentially signaling the end of a once-productive collaboration between the business leader and the administration.
