Elon Musk Blasts Trump and GOP Over 'Disgusting' Spending Bill Failure

In a dramatic clash of titans, tech mogul Elon Musk has taken aim at President Donald Trump and top GOP leaders, accusing them of losing their appetite for slashing federal spending. Musk, who once helmed Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), unleashed a barrage of criticism over what he calls a bloated and wasteful spending bill, branding it a 'disgusting abomination.'

The feud exploded on social media, with Musk targeting not just Trump’s so-called 'big, beautiful bill,' but also Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Musk’s frustration stems from the bill’s failure to cut deep enough into Washington’s spending habits, despite a House GOP target of $1.5 trillion in reductions. Musk, during his brief DOGE tenure, aimed for a staggering $2 trillion in cuts but managed only $160 billion in four months.

Yet, Musk isn’t just throwing punches without evidence. He’s called into question whether Trump and GOP leaders are truly committed to tackling the nation’s nearly $37 trillion debt. On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly blasted the Biden administration for reckless spending, promising to halt waste and reduce deficits to 'practically nothing' if re-elected. Thune, meanwhile, has echoed the need for steep savings, touting the bill as a historic spending reduction while pushing for even tougher cuts in the Senate.

House Speaker Johnson, navigating a delicate balance to rally support, has maintained a focus on eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse, calling it a return to 'fiscal sanity.' But with Musk’s relentless attacks rattling the GOP, the question remains: will these promises of austerity hold, or are they just political theater in a town addicted to spending?