Elon Musk has vehemently criticized the recent Congressional spending bill, dubbing it a "disgusting abomination." He expressed his outrage on X, stating he "can't stand it anymore" and condemning the "massive, outrageous, pork-filled" nature of the legislation. Musk directly chastised those who voted for the bill, asserting they "know they did wrong."
His strong remarks target the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a comprehensive tax and spending package backed by President Donald Trump, which has passed the House and is awaiting Senate approval.
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget projects that this bill will inflate primary deficits by $2.5 trillion over the next decade, escalating to $3.1 trillion with interest. If temporary measures, such as the expanded child tax credit and tax exemptions on tips and overtime, become permanent, the total debt increase could hit $5.1 trillion, including interest. Musk further warned that the bill "will massively increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion (!!!) and burden American citizens with crushingly unsustainable debt," ultimately declaring that "Congress is making America bankrupt."
Musk, who formerly headed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has consistently raised alarms about fiscal mismanagement. He recently concluded his role as a special government employee, acknowledging President Trump and confirming that DOGE's mission would persist internally. His comments have intensified the ongoing debate about federal spending. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, however, has defended the bill, arguing its necessity for maintaining tax relief and supporting national objectives.
Musk's concerns are echoed by others, including Senator Rand Paul, who posted on X, "I agree with Elon. We have both seen the massive waste in government spending and we know another $5 trillion in debt is a huge mistake. We can and must do better."
