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June 3, 2025

Musk calls Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" a "disgusting abomination" after DOGE exit

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Former efficiency chief denounces signature legislation as debt disaster

After resigning from DOGE, Musk denounced Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill as a disgusting abomination

Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit over ten years

Even Republican deficit hawks echoed Musk's warnings, revealing fractures in GOP ranks

Quinnipiac polling finds 53 percent of voters oppose the bill, with only 47 percent supporting

The public split between Musk and Trump over signature legislation creates political uncertainty

Trump's tax-and-spending plan faces criticism from former allies over fiscal irresponsibility

The disagreement highlights tensions between fiscal conservatives and Trump's spending agenda

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People, bills, and sources

Elon Musk

Former DOGE Leader/Tech Billionaire

Donald Trump

Donald Trump

President of the United States

What you can do

1

Contact your Representatives at 202-224-3121 to oppose legislation adding $2.4 trillion to the deficit

2

Support fiscal responsibility organizations like Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget at crfb.org

3

Join advocacy groups like Taxpayers for Common Sense at taxpayer.net opposing wasteful spending

4

Monitor Congressional Budget Office reports at cbo.gov for independent fiscal analysis

5

Contact Senate Budget Committee to demand hearings on long-term deficit impact

6

Support H.R. 1649 - Fiscal Responsibility Act requiring offset funding for major spending increases