Elon Musk Criticizes Trump's Tax Bill Reducing Tesla Subsidies

Elon Musk has publicly condemned President Donald Trump's flagship tax and spending legislation, labeling it a "disgusting abomination" and criticizing it for being excessively loaded with pork-barrel spending and for increasing the U.S. budget deficit. This legislation, which extends Trump's 2017 tax cuts while increasing military and border security spending, also proposes cuts to Medicaid and other social programs, and is currently under Senate consideration. Musk's harsh criticism came shortly after he officially left his role leading the Department of Government Efficiency, an advisory group focused on cutting federal waste. Despite Musk's significant prior financial support for Trump's campaign, he now threatens to help vote out politicians who back the bill, although he has indicated he may reduce his political spending overall. The White House has dismissed Musk's criticism, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt affirming the president's strong support for the bill. Musk's remarks highlight a growing rift between the tech billionaire and the Trump administration, potentially complicating Republican unity on Capitol Hill.