Elon Musk’s dramatic fallout with Trump hit new lows as the former DOGE chief slammed the infrastructure law as “a disgusting abomination.” The tech billionaire, once a close Trump ally, released his fury over the bill’s $3.8 trillion deficit impact and questionable tax policies. Musk threatened to help defeat supporting politicians while retreating to focus on Tesla and SpaceX. The White House shrugged off his criticism, but the messy public breakup keeps getting uglier.
The numbers behind Musk’s fury are staggering. According to Congressional Budget Office estimates, the bill’s tax policies will pile on nearly $3.8 trillion to the federal deficit by 2034. Musk warns this will saddle Americans with “crushingly unsustainable debt.” Not exactly the economic strength Trump promised.
The legislation reads like a conservative wish list: extending Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, boosting border security, and slashing clean energy initiatives. For Musk, whose companies Tesla and SpaceX rely heavily on renewable energy credits, these cuts hit close to home. The bill also takes aim at Medicaid with new work requirements, while defense spending gets a healthy boost. During his CBS Sunday Morning interview, Musk expressed deep concern about the bill’s direction. The Department of Energy’s cancellation of 24 manufacturing projects further intensifies the impact on American industry.
Trump’s tax plan delivers conservative priorities while slashing clean energy funding vital to Musk’s business empire and tightening Medicaid access.
What makes this particularly juicy? Musk used to be Trump’s go-to guy for government efficiency, heading up the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Now he’s not just criticizing – he’s threatening to help defeat politicians who support the bill. Talk about a messy breakup.
The White House seems unfazed by Musk’s tantrum. Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt brushed off the criticism, while Trump continues to tout the bill as “arguably the most significant piece of Legislation that will ever be signed in the History of our Country.” (Yes, he really capitalized those words.)
For Musk, this marks a dramatic shift from ally to adversary. He’s already resigned from his administration post and promises to spend “a lot less” on political campaigns. Instead, he’s focusing on what he does best – running his companies and firing off inflammatory tweets. Some things never change.
