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Since leaving DOGE, Musk has been very vocal on what he thinks of the Politicians in Congress – and he is not impressed.
Since leaving DOGE, Musk has been very vocal on what he thinks of the Politicians in Congress – and he is not impressed.
What is happening?
In an interview med CBS, former DOGE-frontman Elon Musk voiced his displeasure with Donald Trumps Big Beautiful Bill (BBB).
Taking to X, the tech-billionaire added more criticism, and he didn’t hold back.
“You know you did wrong!”
In the post, Musk said:
“I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore.
This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination.
Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.”
No response from Trump – yet
So far, the attack from Musk has not prompted a response from Donald Trump, but if the tech-billionaire continues to do criticize Trumps big bill, POTUS will have to do something.
But he also has to be careful.
Biggest donor of the election
During the campaign for the presidential election, Musk was the biggest economic backer of Trump by far.
Some analysts even think that Trump simply could not have won the election, if it wasn’t for Musk.
But with the power to give, also comes the power to take away.
Shutting the money box?
Trump needs to be walking on egg shells he wants to avoid Musk shutting the money box on politicians supporting Trump at the midterms next year.
Could jump ship
The biggest threat to Trumps control of Congress is that Musk can choose to then open the his purse and instead back Trumps political opponents – simply to punish the politicians that voted for the BBB.
Some highlights of BBB
The BBB is to big and complex to fully detail here, but here are some examples of what’s included:
- Continuation of tax cuts from 2017
- Higher deductions on federal on local tavxes
- Cutbacks on Medicaid and health care
- New savings plan for children called “Trump account”
Increasing deficit by $3.8 trillion
According to the Congressional Budget Office, the BBB would increase the national deficit by as much as $ 3.8 trillion by 2034.
Where’s the BBB right now?
The BBB has passed the House in Congress, now waiting to be processed in the Senate.
It is unknown when the final vote will take place.