Elon Musk called the Senate draft of Trump’s tax and spending bill “utterly insane and destructive,” sparking a political firestorm over the proposal’s sweeping impact
The proposed bill spans 940 pages, with major changes to healthcare, immigration, and defense spending. Musk warned it could destroy future industries and millions of jobs
The bill slashes Medicaid and food stamps, programs that millions of Americans rely on for survival, drawing heavy criticism from activists and economists alike
It allocates over $350 billion to Trump’s border strategy, including constructing new walls, hiring 10,000 ICE agents, and adding 100,000 detention beds
Musk expressed concern that aggressive enforcement, slashed public aid, and unstable markets could cripple America’s future-facing sectors like AI, EVs, and space
Trump has urged Republicans to pass the bill before July 4, increasing urgency and limiting room for public or expert debate
While conservatives praise its hardline stance on immigration, many citizens and leaders fear the economic and humanitarian fallout of these aggressive reforms
With Musk’s bold critique echoing through Washington, this bill could become a defining moment for America’s economy, values, and global position