Elon Musk has once again criticized President Donald Trump’s major tax and spending legislation, urging Americans to pressure their lawmakers to “kill the bill.” This budget, which promises substantial tax cuts and increased defense expenditures, received approval from the House last month and is now under Senate consideration.
Musk, posting on X earlier this week, argued that the bill would exacerbate the U.S. budget deficit and burden citizens with overwhelming debt. He referred to the legislation as a “disgusting abomination” and suggested a desire to challenge legislators who supported it during the upcoming midterm elections.
Despite Musk’s criticisms, the White House issued a counter-statement labeling claims about rising deficits as a “hoax,” asserting that the bill would significantly enhance the U.S. fiscal landscape and stimulate economic growth. The discourse surrounding this bill remains contentious, reflecting deeper divisions within Republican ranks, particularly after Musk’s departure from the administration.
Furthermore, the proposed legislation includes extending prior tax cuts and increasing defense spending but has raised concerns among fiscal conservatives regarding its potential to inflate the government’s borrowing limit to a staggering $4 trillion. This introduces an added layer of complexity, as dissenting voices within the GOP, such as Senator Rand Paul, express apprehension regarding the financial implications of the bill.
Source: www.bbc.com
