A political firestorm is erupting in Washington as tech titan Elon Musk unleashes a scathing attack on President Trump’s signature "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act," calling it a "disgusting abomination" just days after exiting the administration.
The bill, a sprawling 1,038-page behemoth, has sparked fierce debate over its massive spending, deficit-bloating provisions and the pork-barrel spending tucked inside.
Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, ignited a firestorm Tuesday with a blistering critique of the measure was supposed to codify President Trump’s legislative agenda.
Posting on his X platform, Musk didn’t hold back, decrying the measure as a “massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill” that he branded a "disgusting abomination."
I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 3, 2025
This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination.
Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.
The former Department of Government Efficiency Chief lambasted lawmakers who backed it, declaring, "Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it."
Musk’s outrage stems from the bill’s projected $3 trillion to $4 trillion increase in the federal deficit over a decade, despite $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, and its failure to align with the fiscal restraint he championed as a special government employee.
The bill’s pork-barrel spending has drawn particular scrutiny.
Congress is making America bankrupt https://t.co/cMP8XWO6dc
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 3, 2025
Among its provisions are $500 billion in subsidies for green energy projects, including $200 billion for solar and wind initiatives that critics argue favor corporate interests over taxpayers.
Another $300 billion is allocated to infrastructure projects, with $50 billion earmarked for high-speed rail systems in Democratic strongholds, raising eyebrows among fiscal hawks.
Additionally, $100 billion is set aside for "community development grants," which opponents, including Musk, slam as thinly veiled handouts to political allies.

The bill also includes $150 billion for defense contractor incentives, despite limited oversight, and $80 billion for agricultural subsidies that disproportionately benefit large agribusinesses.
In total, independent analysts estimate at least $1.2 trillion of the bill’s spending qualifies as wasteful or non-essential, fueling Musk’s charge that it "will massively increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion."
It will massively increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion (!!!) and burden America citizens with crushingly unsustainable debt https://t.co/dHCj3pprJO
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 3, 2025
Sources close to the billionaire revealed his frustration over the removal of electric vehicle tax credits, a blow to Tesla’s bottom line, and the administration’s refusal to extend his 130-day tenure as a special government employee.
He also bristled at the Federal Aviation Administration’s rejection of his Starlink system for air traffic control and Trump’s decision to pull the nomination of Musk’s ally, Jared Isaacman, to lead NASA.
Musk vented his anger on X, warning, "In November next year, we fire all politicians who betrayed the American people."
In November next year, we fire all politicians who betrayed the American people https://t.co/GTRc9Rjled
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 3, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson, addressing Musk’s concerns, expressed disappointment at the billionaire’s broadside.
On NBC’s "Meet The Press," Johnson revealed he had sent Musk a lengthy text and held a 20-minute call to address his objections, to no avail.
"For him to come out and pan the whole bill is to me just very disappointing, very surprising in light of the conversation I had with him yesterday," Johnson told reporters.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, acknowledging Musk’s influence, expressed hope that he would reconsider.
"Obviously, I respect everything that Elon did with DOGE. On this particular issue, we have a difference of opinion," Thune said, adding, "My hope is as he has an opportunity to further assess what this bill actually does … he’ll come to a different conclusion."

The bill’s passage remains precarious.
While it narrowly cleared the House in a 215-214-1 vote, it faces resistance in the Senate, where fiscal conservatives like Senators Rand Paul, Ron Johnson, and Rick Scott have signaled opposition.
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.
— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) June 3, 2025
We can and must do better. https://t.co/LwPNJZv5zo
Paul, echoing Musk’s sentiments on X, vowed, "Some of us are t
rying to stop that."
Representative Thomas Massie, one of two House Republicans to vote against the bill, praised Musk, stating on X, "he’s right."
He’s right. https://t.co/7mZv6uewve
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) June 3, 2025
Meanwhile, lawmakers like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Mike Flood have raised alarms over provisions they claim were buried in the bill, including restrictions on state AI regulation and limits on judicial contempt powers, which could still be stripped out in Senate deliberations.
Mammoth spending bills are bankrupting America!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 3, 2025
ENOUGH https://t.co/65bQQfthGo
The GOP machine has forgotten what it means to stand for something. Trump wanted this bill by the Fourth of July, but if it’s gonna bankrupt America, maybe it’s time to light some fireworks under Congress instead.
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