Musk Criticizes Trump Tax Bill Increasing US Deficit

President Donald Trump's signature tax and spending legislation, known as the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' has sparked significant controversy and criticism, notably from Elon Musk. Musk, who recently left his advisory role in the Trump administration, condemned the bill on social media as a "massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill" that would worsen the national debt, a stance that drew a disappointed response from President Trump. The bill proposes tax cuts for lower-income workers and eliminates certain taxes but simultaneously cuts social programs such as Medicaid and SNAP, raising concerns among economists and investors about a $2.4 trillion increase in the deficit over the next decade according to the Congressional Budget Office. Despite these warnings, Trump and his supporters argue that the bill's tax cuts will stimulate economic growth and ultimately increase government revenue. The public debate has extended into social media and online forums, where Musk’s critics have struggled to articulate his opposition clearly, while discussion around the bill continues to highlight divisions among Trump supporters and detractors. This dispute underscores broader tensions over fiscal policy and leadership within the current political landscape.