Elon Musk Criticizes US Debt in Budget Bill Amid Trump Defense

In 2025, a public feud has erupted between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump over the so-called Big Beautiful Bill, a massive government spending and budget legislation. Musk has been vocal in his criticism, calling the bill an "outrageous, pork-filled spending bill" that will increase the national deficit and burden the country with unsustainable debt, a stance he has maintained for years including opposition to EV subsidies. Despite Musk's condemnation, the White House and Trump supporters defend the bill, with the White House calling it "a big beautiful bill" and denying it increases the national debt. This conflict has polarized political figures, with Musk aligning with critics like Thomas Massie and Rand Paul against the bill, while Trump accuses Musk of only caring about electric vehicle subsidies. The dispute has escalated on social media, making reconciliation between Musk and Trump unlikely. The controversy highlights tensions within conservative circles about fiscal responsibility and government spending priorities under Trump's administration.