Musk Calls GOP Budget Bill an ‘Abomination,’ Drawing White House Response

White House press secretary says Elon Musk’s view ‘doesn’t change the president’s opinion.’
Musk Calls GOP Budget Bill an ‘Abomination,’ Drawing White House Response
Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks alongside President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
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Tech billionaire and former White House adviser Elon Musk on Tuesday criticized a budget bill backed by congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump, drawing a response from the administration.

In a post on X, Musk said the bill will cause the U.S. budget deficit to skyrocket.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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