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Elon Musk has criticized President Donald Trump's recent "great big bill," expressing disappointment at its scale and impact on the federal deficit. Musk called the legislation "pork-filled" and a "disgusting abomination," adding: "Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did the wrong thing."

The bill, which includes broad tax breaks along with cuts to Medicaid and food aid programs, passed the House of Representatives by a margin of just one vote and is now being considered in the Senate, where further changes are possible. Critics such as Musk argue that the package will increase the national debt without offering a meaningful path to financial sustainability.

The legislation is projected to increase the deficit by $2.7 trillion by 2034, compared with maintaining current policies, although an official estimate by the Congressional Budget Office has not yet been released.

Musk's remarks reflect ongoing concerns among conservative hawks about the trajectory of U.S. government spending. "This will massively increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion and burden American citizens with unsustainable and unsustainable debt," he wrote.

White House press Secretary Caroline Levitt, commenting on Musk's statements, confirmed the administration's support for the bill. "The president already knows what position Elon Musk holds on this bill. This does not change the opinion of the president... It's one big, beautiful bill, and he's sticking to it."