Musk Slams Trump Bill as Senate Divides Deepen

Elon Musk has intensified criticism of President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill, calling it destructive and warning it would destroy millions of jobs while undermining America's strategic interests. Musk argues the nearly 1,000-page legislation favors outdated industries and targets renewable energy by reducing incentives and imposing new taxes and restrictions on wind and solar. The bill, which extends 2017 tax cuts, increases defense and border spending, and cuts social programs like Medicaid, advanced in the Senate after tense negotiations and opposition from both Democrats and some Republicans. Independent analysts estimate it would add trillions to the national debt, while Democrats argue it disproportionately benefits the wealthy at the expense of lower-income Americans. The debate has deepened divisions within the Republican Party, with polls cited by Musk suggesting the bill is unpopular and could harm the GOP politically. Despite this, Republican leaders are pushing to pass the bill by the July 4th deadline.