Elon Musk Calls for Rejection of Trump's Spending Bill

Musk's Strong Opposition to Spending Legislation

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has launched a fresh critique against President Donald Trump's major spending proposal, urging citizens to pressure Congress to 'KILL the BILL.' This call to action comes shortly after Musk concluded his brief tenure as a 'special government employee' at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he aimed to cut what he deemed excessive government spending.

His recent departure has sparked significant backlash aimed at the administration he once supported.

Earlier today, Musk escalated his campaign, warning that 'America is heading towards debt slavery' and advocating for a complete revision of the proposed legislation. He insisted that a new spending bill should not drastically increase the deficit or raise the debt ceiling by an alarming $5 trillion.

Musk encouraged the public to reach out to their senators and representatives regarding the bill. In a post on X, he stated, 'Call your Senator, Call your Congressman, Bankrupting America is NOT ok! KILL the BILL.'

In another message on X, he remarked, 'This spending bill represents the largest debt ceiling increase in US history! It is the Debt Slavery Bill.'

Musk's bold stance comes at a critical juncture for Trump's self-described 'big, beautiful bill,' which includes extensive tax cuts and increased military funding. The House of Representatives narrowly approved the bill last month, with only three Republicans opposing it amidst strong Democratic opposition.

Musk's declaration to 'fire all the politicians who betrayed the American people' in the upcoming midterm elections has resonated within Republican circles. His substantial financial contributions to their campaigns could pose a threat to incumbents facing primary challenges and jeopardize the party's chances of retaining control in Congress.

The White House has responded to Musk's dissent with notable calm. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump is 'already aware' of Musk's position, asserting, 'This is one big, beautiful bill, and he’s sticking to it.'

Trump has set a target date of July 4 for the bill's passage, which includes a $4 trillion increase in the US borrowing limit. Advisors from the US Treasury Department warn that failing to enact this increase by August could lead to the nation's first-ever sovereign debt default.