Elon Musk Trump bill feud.
Elon Musk Slams Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ & Calls for New Political Party in Fiery Feud
Tech Billionaire Denounces Trump’s Tax and Spending Plan
Elon Musk has launched a scathing attack on former President Donald Trump’s proposed “Big Beautiful Bill,” calling the 940-page legislation a “disgusting abomination.” The Tesla CEO, once a key Trump ally, is now demanding a new U.S. political party, claiming America is effectively governed by a single “Porky Pig Party.”
Musk’s Explosive Criticism: “They Should Hang Their Heads in Shame!”
As senators prepared to vote on amendments this week, Musk escalated his rhetoric, targeting lawmakers who support the bill after campaigning on fiscal responsibility:
- “They should hang their heads in shame!”
- “They will lose their primary next year if it’s the last thing I do.”
The bill, which pairs tax cuts with reductions to healthcare and food programs, has drawn criticism from Democrats and some Republicans.
Trump’s Brutal Counterattack: “Elon Should Go Back to South Africa”
Trump retaliated on Truth Social, mocking Musk’s reliance on government subsidies:
- “Without subsidies, Elon would have to close up shop.”
- Suggested auditing Musk’s companies via the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Musk fired back on X: “I am literally saying CUT IT ALL. Now.”
Can Musk Actually Launch a Viable Third Party?
Political analysts are skeptical:
- Bill Schneider (George Mason University): “You can’t build a party just with billionaires.”
- Republicans fear the feud could hurt 2026 midterm chances.
- The bill faces opposition from both fiscal conservatives and progressives, making unity unlikely.