Elon Musk and several long-time Trump supporters are pushing back hard against Trump’s new legislation—the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Even though Trump himself hasn't fired back, Musk has taken a leading role in opposing the bill, calling it a financial disaster.
Right after Trump left the White House, Musk started criticizing the bill publicly. His main concern? The cost. He claims the bill would massively increase the national debt—by over $2.4 trillion in the next ten years. Musk posted a series of messages on X (formerly Twitter), urging people to contact their senators and representatives. His message was loud and clear: “Bankrupting America is NOT ok! KILL the BILL.”
Musk’s stance has drawn support from other fiscal conservatives, including Senators Rand Paul and Mike Lee. They agree that the bill could undo years of effort to reduce government spending.
So what is this bill actually about? The One Big Beautiful Bill Act seeks to permanently extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, reduce spending on social programs, and boost military and border security funding. It also includes tax breaks—like exemptions for overtime pay, tips, and auto loan interest—and offers more deductions for seniors and small businesses.
But critics say it favors the wealthy, slashes essential services, and could cause millions to lose their health insurance. The Congressional Budget Office predicts 10.9 million Americans might be uninsured by 2034 if it passes.
One surprising part of the bill is a proposed 10-year ban on state laws regulating AI—something even Trump allies like Marjorie Taylor Greene are worried about.
The bill squeaked through the House with a 215–214 vote and is now headed to the Senate. Meanwhile, public backlash is growing. Musk and many Americans—across the political spectrum—are making noise online, warning that this bill is just too expensive and too risky.
Despite all this, Trump is staying mostly quiet while others in his camp defend the bill. Speaker Mike Johnson brushed off Musk’s comments as “terribly wrong,” but the opposition isn’t slowing down.
