Original Title: "Just 'broke up' and started attacking? Musk blasts Trump's 'Beautiful Bill': disgusting"
Original Source: Bitpush
Just last Friday (May 30), after leaving the Trump administration's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), Musk and Donald Trump, once "allies," seem to have quickly moved towards open confrontation. First, Trump rescinded the nomination of Musk's close ally Jared Isaacman to head NASA, and then Musk directly criticized Trump's promoted "Beautiful Bill" (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) on the X platform (formerly Twitter), calling it "disgusting," sparking a huge uproar in American politics and public opinion.
"I really can't take it anymore!"
On June 3, local time, Musk unleashed his criticism on the X platform. Although he did not directly use Trump's term "Big Beautiful Bill," the meaning was very clear:
"Sorry, I really can't take it anymore," Musk bluntly wrote, "This ridiculous and absurd congressional spending bill, filled with private interests, is a disgusting disaster. Those who vote for it should feel ashamed; you know you are wrong."
He went on to warn that this bill would push the already massive U.S. fiscal deficit up to $2.5 trillion (!!!), "placing a heavy and unsustainable debt on the American people."
Why is this statement so noteworthy? Because just five days prior, Musk officially stepped down from his position as a "special government employee" in the Trump administration—head of the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE). It is said that Trump himself even personally presented him with a symbolic "golden key" in the Oval Office. This dramatic shift of "breaking up" and then "attacking" suggests that their relationship is not as friendly as the outside world speculated.
Severe Internal Disagreements
The "One Big Beautiful Bill" that Trump speaks of is actually a comprehensive legislative plan covering government budgets, tax systems, debt management, and environmental policies. This bill not only provides funding for the government's operations in the coming years but is also a key tool for Trump to advance his core policy agenda after re-election. The bill promises to extend the soon-to-expire tax cuts passed by Trump's first administration in 2017, inject funding for defense spending, and provide funding for the large-scale deportation of undocumented immigrants.
Additionally, it proposes to raise the government borrowing limit (i.e., the debt ceiling) to $4 trillion.
The plan has faced strong opposition from different factions within the party during its review in the House of Representatives, and the Senate has now begun to review the plan, where divisions have already emerged within the Republican-controlled Senate. Musk's comments reflect a broader tension within the Republican Party regarding the plan.
The Republican Party holds 53 seats in the 100-member body, but both fiscal hawks and more moderate members have yet to express willingness to support the bill. Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul stated in recent days that he would not support the bill if it included provisions to raise the debt ceiling, telling CBS News: "Once the Republicans vote for this bill, they will bear the debt."
Musk's comments have encouraged fiscal hawks like Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul and Kentucky Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, who are among the few Republicans who have consistently voted against the measure. "I think he makes a good point," Republican Senator Kevin Cramer stated, adding that Musk did not adequately acknowledge the "growth" brought by tax cuts.
Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz told NBC News: "The Senate should significantly improve this bill, and I hope and believe we can do that. There is no doubt we need to cut spending further." "We certainly respect everything Elon has done for DOGE. But we have differences of opinion on this issue," Senate Majority Leader and Republican John Thune told CNBC, "He has the right to express his views, but we will push forward."
In response to Musk's fierce criticism, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt attempted to downplay his remarks during a television news briefing. She stated: "The President has long been aware of Musk's position on this bill, and it has not changed his view. This is a great, beautiful bill, and he will stand by it."
Dim Prospects for Bill Passage
Whether Musk's public criticism reflects a shift in his political stance remains to be seen. After all, he invested nearly $290 million in support of Trump and Republican candidates during the last election cycle. This intense outcry may simply be a "public pressure" tactic after careful calculation, as he is well aware of the potential impact this bill could have on renewable energy companies like Tesla.
Currently, the House passed the bill last month by a narrow margin, and the Senate is in the process of negotiating revisions. Trump has stated that he hopes to sign the final version before Independence Day on July 4. It is foreseeable that as the "Beautiful Bill" undergoes review in the Senate, the financial storm in American politics will escalate in the coming weeks. The public confrontation between Musk and Trump, once allies, will undoubtedly add more uncertainty to this storm. Meanwhile, Musk's public image has also been affected—his consumer-centric company Tesla has seen both its reputation and sales decline, with Tesla's stock price dropping about 13% this year.
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