House Republicans Seek Changes After Musk Threatens Jobs Over Trump Spending Bill

President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have clashed over a Republican spending bill currently progressing through Congress, with Musk sharply criticizing the legislation he calls the “Debt Slavery Bill” due to its substantial debt ceiling increase and deficit growth. Musk, who previously served as an adviser to Trump and led the Department of Government Efficiency, has urged lawmakers and the public to oppose the bill, warning it threatens the nation's financial stability. In response, Trump expressed disappointment in Musk for opposing the bill after initially supporting it, accusing Musk of only objecting when EV mandates were cut. Meanwhile, a group of House Republicans who supported Trump’s policy bill, some backed financially by Musk, have called for changes to the clean energy tax credit provisions favored by Tesla Energy. Musk’s vocal opposition has unsettled GOP lawmakers, especially given his significant campaign contributions and threats to target politicians who back the bill in upcoming elections. The Senate is expected to debate the bill soon amid this growing political turmoil.