Musk Campaigns Against Trump’s Deficit Bill in Senate

Elon Musk has launched a high-profile campaign urging Congress to reject President Donald Trump’s 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' criticizing it for increasing the deficit and including 'pork-filled' provisions. The bill, which has narrowly passed the House and awaits Senate consideration, extends and expands tax cuts, cuts funding for Medicaid and SNAP, and eliminates the electric vehicle tax credit, directly affecting Tesla. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the legislation would add $2.4 trillion to the deficit over ten years, though the White House disputes this projection. Musk has amplified his opposition using his social media platform X, strengthening the resolve of fiscal conservatives in Congress. Some Republicans, including Rep. Dan Meuser, defend the bill, while others such as Senators Rand Paul and Mike Lee oppose it for fiscal reasons. It remains uncertain whether Musk’s campaign will sway enough votes to block the bill in the Senate.