Elon Musk has led a fiery assault on US President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” saying it is “utterly insane and destructive.” The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX warned that the virtual 1,000-page bill would kill millions of jobs and inflict severe strategic damage on the United States. He accused the bill of enriching stale industries while harming new ones.
Elon Musk’s public comments revive tensions with Trump, weeks following his resignation from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The Senate narrowly approved 51-49 moving debate forward on the bill, making it a significant step toward Trump’s July Fourth deadline.
Musk Warns of Job Loss & Strategic Harm
Tweeting on Saturday, Musk said, “The new Senate draft bill will kill millions of American jobs and do enormous strategic damage to our nation.” He strongly condemned the bill for encouraging outdated industries.
He further stated, “Utterly insane and destructive. It hands out subsidies to industries of the past while grievously harming industries of the future.”
This is not the first time Musk has criticized this legislation. In previous entries this month, he referred to the bill as “pork-filled” and a “disgusting abomination.”
Fallout Following Departure
Elon Musk’s latest rebuke comes weeks after his departure from the federal government. His departure from DOGE was marked by an Oval Office farewell. Yet, he remained unfettered. He went on to oppose Trump’s economic agenda, specifically this bill.
At one time, Elon Musk even apologized for eviscerating Trump on the internet. But Saturday he started the war of words all over again with renewed vigor.
Musk Asserts Political Suicide for GOP
With his tweets, Musk also posted a public survey that he said indicated voter rejection of the bill. He stated, “This bill is political suicide for the Republican Party.”
His comments may presage further splits within the GOP. Musk was a Trump ally before he abandoned the President. Today, he is among his most outspoken critics on economic issues.
Senate Vote Passes on Narrow Margin
Despite the protests, the Senate proceeded. The chamber voted 51-49 Saturday night to start debate in a tense session.
Vice President JD Vance stood ready to cast a tie-breaking vote. Two Republicans opposed the motion, along with all Democrats. The senators engaged in last-minute negotiations that extended the vote for hours.
Divided GOP Confronts Internal Conflict
While Trump drives his ambitious tax-and-spending bill, such high-profile individuals as Musk are raising the alarm. The internal GOP battles over the bill expose deeper fissures in advance of the 2025 election cycle.
Musk’s criticism lends strength to opposition forces and generates additional questions regarding the long-term economic and political implications of the bill.