Elon Musk Blasts Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” As “Disgusting Abomination” Amid GOP Fallout

Elon Musk has launched a scathing attack on former ally Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination” in his most forceful public break yet with the former president.

The controversial legislation — which includes trillions in tax breaks, expanded defense funding, and raises the national debt ceiling — passed the House of Representatives last month and forms a key pillar of Trump’s second-term agenda.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Musk condemned the bill, writing, “Shame on those who voted for it.” He accused lawmakers of burdening Americans with “crushingly unsustainable debt,” warning that the plan would balloon the federal deficit to $2.5 trillion and was packed with “outrageous, pork-filled” spending.

Musk’s sharp remarks come days after his abrupt departure from the Trump administration, where he served for just 129 days as part of a cost-cutting task force known as “Doge.” Until now, his only criticism of the bill had been calling it “disappointing.”

In one post, Musk added a political threat:
“In November next year, we fire all politicians who betrayed the American people.”

The rift puts a spotlight on growing divisions within the Republican Party. While some GOP lawmakers, like Senator Rand Paul, have voiced concerns about the bill’s impact on the deficit and debt ceiling, others are defending it as necessary for Trump’s vision.

“The GOP will own the debt once they vote for this,” Paul told CBS News, vowing to oppose the bill in the Senate.

Trump hit back at critics, particularly Paul, writing that the senator “has very little understanding of the bill” and claiming that “the people of Kentucky can’t stand him.”

Republican leaders also brushed off Musk’s complaints. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the party would move “full speed ahead,” while House Speaker Mike Johnson — who championed the bill — said Musk was “terribly wrong.”

“It’s a very important first step. Elon is missing it,” Johnson told reporters, revealing he had a 20-minute phone call with Musk, during which they discussed the bill’s implications — including the phasing out of EV tax credits, which could hurt Tesla.

Johnson added, “I lament that. I just deeply regret he’s made this mistake.”

Reports suggest part of Musk’s frustration stems from a failed effort to have the FAA’s air traffic control system moved to Starlink, his satellite-based internet platform — a plan that was ultimately rejected over conflict-of-interest concerns.

Meanwhile, some Democrats welcomed Musk’s rebuke of the bill.

“Even Elon Musk, who’s been part of the process and one of Trump’s allies, is saying this bill is bad,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. “That tells you everything.”

Trump and congressional Republicans aim to pass the legislation by July 4, while trying to appease fiscal conservatives with a separate proposal to slash $9.4 billion in government spending — much of it targeting foreign aid and public broadcasting, based on recommendations from Musk’s former “Doge” team.

Despite the backlash, Trump still refers to the bill as his “big beautiful bill”, and the White House insists he’s standing by it.

“The President already knows where Elon Musk stands,” said press secretary Karoline Leavitt. “This is one big, beautiful bill — and he’s sticking to it.”