Utterly Insane: Elon Musk Slams Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' as Destructive

Jun 30, 2025 Komal Das

Elon Musk criticized the Senate's draft of Trump’s tax-and-spending bill as "utterly insane and destructive," warning it would harm jobs and America’s future

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The 940-page bill allocates \$350 billion for border security, \$46 billion for the border wall, and \$45 billion for migrant detention

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It cuts Medicaid, food stamps, and social programs while boosting defense spending and offering major tax breaks

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Musk opposed the bill’s energy policies, echoing remarks that it harms automakers, utilities, and manufacturers

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He criticized the \$5 trillion debt ceiling increase, calling it the largest in history and warning of "debt slavery"

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Musk earlier called the House version of the bill a "disgusting abomination," straining ties with Trump

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The bill supports Trump’s pledge for mass deportations, targeting one million people annually and expanding immigration enforcement

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Musk’s opposition adds pressure on Republican leaders as they race to meet Trump’s July 4 deadline amidst mounting backlash

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