Elon Musk blasts Trump’s spending bill, calling it ‘Disgusting abomination’

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has launched a fierce public attack on U.S. President Donald Trump’s flagship spending and tax bill, branding it a “disgusting abomination” and warning that it will plunge the United States into fiscal disaster.

Musk’s furious outburst came in a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he accused Trump and Republican lawmakers of recklessly saddling Americans with unsustainable debt.

The legislation, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives last month, proposes sweeping tax cuts, an expanded borrowing limit of $4 trillion, and significant boosts to defence and immigration enforcement budgets.

“Shame on those who voted for this abomination,” Musk declared on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

“This pork-filled monster massively expands the already catastrophic U.S. budget deficit. It’s a betrayal of the American people,” he added.

The proposed legislation, a centrepiece of Trump’s second-term economic vision, could balloon the federal deficit to an estimated $2.5 trillion, according to fiscal watchdogs.

Musk, who had previously called the bill “disappointing,” escalated his criticism by warning of political consequences:

“In November next year, we fire every politician who sold out the public for this disaster.”

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s comments mark a dramatic shift in his once-close relationship with Trump.

Musk had served as the head of a White House cost-cutting advisory group known as “DOGE,” but quietly exited the role on May 31.

Trump praised Musk’s service, calling him “a great American helping us win again.”

However, Musk’s latest comments reveal a deepening rift.

Sources familiar with the matter said Musk’s anger is also tied to the Federal Aviation Administration’s rejection of a proposal to incorporate his Starlink technology into U.S. air traffic systems.

The FAA reportedly flagged technical concerns and potential conflicts of interest.

Meanwhile, key Republican figures has dismissed Musk’s remarks.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune insisted the party would “move full speed ahead” with the bill, while House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed he had a 20-minute call with Musk on Monday.

“Elon is terribly wrong,” Johnson said. “We walked through the details. I regret that he’s misjudged the intent.”

The bill’s provisions include extending Trump-era tax breaks, slashing funding for foreign aid and public media, and dramatically raising defence allocations.

It also recommends $9.4 billion in budget cuts across federal agencies, many suggested by Musk’s own Doge team.

Despite Musk’s past support—he donated over $250 million to Trump’s re-election campaign—his blistering critique has emboldened opposition voices.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer welcomed Musk’s stance, saying, “Even Trump’s allies know this bill is a nightmare.”

Tensions within the Republican Party are also rising. Senator Rand Paul vowed to oppose the bill, warning, “The GOP will own this debt crisis if they pass this insanity.”

In his response, Trump fired back, calling Paul “clueless” and accusing him of failing to understand the bill’s economic impact.

While some White House officials hinted at the possibility of revisiting parts of the bill, the public fallout between Musk and Trump has added new uncertainty.

Economic analysts believe the rift could energize anti-establishment voters and reshape GOP dynamics ahead of the 2026 midterms.

With Senate debate heating up and both sides digging in, America’s fiscal future—and its political landscape—could be shaped by this explosive feud.

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