Elon Musk Threatens GOP Careers Over Debt Ceiling Bill

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are engaged in an escalating political and personal conflict centered around Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' a major budget reconciliation package. Musk has vocally opposed the bill, criticizing its increase of the national debt and the phase-out of clean energy subsidies, which he says harm Tesla's interests. He has threatened to fund primary challengers against lawmakers who support the bill and even suggested forming a new political party if the legislation passes. Trump has responded with sharp remarks, warning Musk that he "can lose a lot more" and even raising the possibility of looking into deporting Musk, despite Musk being a naturalized U.S. citizen. Meanwhile, Tesla is facing significant business challenges with declining vehicle deliveries and increased competition, issues compounded by Musk's fraught political entanglements. Despite these tensions, many Republican lawmakers remain unconcerned about Musk's threats, noting his past donations and questioning whether he will follow through.