Elon Musk criticized last night the Republicans' sweeping bill aimed at ensuring the implementation of US President Donald Trump's domestic political agenda, and in an article in “Ex“ told members of the House of Representatives who voted for it: “You know that wasn't right“, the “New York Times“ wrote, BTA reported in its press review.
The billionaire criticized the bill, which is one of Trump's top priorities, in a series of about 10 articles, the publication said. Musk also shared comments from lawmakers such as Republican Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky and Mike Lee of Utah, who also oppose the steady rise in the US budget deficit, the newspaper said.
The series of messages in such a public forum is a sign of the deepening division between Musk and Trump after the tech mogul ended his role in the government as head of the Office of Government Efficiency, the newspaper said. Although the two men continue to publicly claim mutual respect, Musk's exit from government appears to have freed him from the obligation to present a united front with the White House, the New York Times reported.
Musk's comments are likely to make it harder to pass the legislation, which narrowly passed the House of Representatives late last month after some Republicans rebelled over its massive spending, the Washington Post reported.
Trump is trying to encourage lawmakers in the Senate to pass the measure as well, but some Republican senators who support austerity applauded Musk's attack last night, a potential signal that the administration could face more trouble, the publication noted.
It is the latest in a series of sharp attacks on the bill by the Musk, who warned that the legislation, which contains massive tax breaks, would compromise the savings measures taken by his Department for Government Efficiency (Doge), writes the British newspaper “Telegraph“.
The founder of “Tesla“ has already warned that America “will go bankrupt“ as a result of its $36.2 trillion debt, joining similar concerns expressed by American economists, the newspaper said.
However, the White House is attacking anyone who voices concerns about the debt growth during Trump's administration, the Telegraph commented.
Some Republican fiscal conservatives, such as senators Ron Johnson and Rand Paul, share Musk's concerns about the need for significant spending cuts, the Guardian newspaper wrote.
Trump calls Republicans who disagree with him "posters" and urges them to support the legislation. His influence proved crucial in quelling a potential rebellion in the House of Representatives during the vote late last month, the publication points out.
Musk's exit from the White House last week marks the end of a tumultuous period that included thousands of federal employee layoffs and the disbandment of government agencies, writes “Telegraph“.
According to many observers, the billionaire entrepreneur has failed to cope in the unfamiliar environment of Washington, and has achieved much less than he had hoped, the British publication comments.
“The Washington Post“ cites a source close to Musk who says the bill could ultimately spark his resentment of Republicans, similar to the billionaire's irritation with Democrats during President Joe Biden's administration.
Musk and Republicans were united by their dislike of the previous administration, but as they enter office, they are finding that perhaps that is where their common ground ends, the newspaper concludes.