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The SpaceX founder served 130 days as a “special government employee” at the helm of the DOGE, with a mandate to eliminate what he characterised as bloated government programmes.
Reports suggest that Donald Trump has acknowledged Elon Musk’s diminishing role, telling his inner circle that he would be stepping back from his advisory position. (Image Credit: Reuters)
Days after departing his position with the US Administration, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unleashed yet another assault on US President Donald Trump’s flagship spending legislation, urging Americans to lobby Congress to “KILL the BILL”.
He also warned that it could hasten the nation’s slide toward financial ruin.
In a post on X, Musk stated, “Call your Senator, Call your Congressman, Bankrupting America is NOT ok! KILL the BILL.”
Call your Senator,Call your Congressman,Bankrupting America is NOT ok!
KILL the BILL
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 4, 2025
Earlier, Musk intensified his criticism, warning that “America is hurtling towards debt bondage” and calling for a complete overhaul of the laws. “A new spending bill should be drafted that doesn’t massively grow the deficit and increase the debt ceiling by 5 TRILLION DOLLARS,” he demanded.
A new spending bill should be drafted that doesn’t massively grow the deficit and increase the debt ceiling by 5 TRILLION DOLLARS— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 4, 2025
The SpaceX founder served 130 days as a “special government employee” at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), with a mandate to eliminate what he characterised as bloated government programmes. However, his departure last week sparked a wave of criticism aimed at the administration he once supported.
In another post shared on X, Musk stated, “This spending bill contains the largest increase in the debt ceiling in US history! It is the Debt Slavery Bill.”
Musk’s intervention comes at a crucial time for Trump’s ambitious plan, which includes massive tax cuts and increased military spending. The bill narrowly passed the House of Representatives last month, with just three Republican dissenters opposing the solid Democratic opposition.
Musk’s pledge to “fire politicians who betray the American people” in the upcoming midterms has sent shockwaves through the Republican Party. With his massive campaign investments, Musk’s disapproval could jeopardise incumbents’ re-election bids and threaten GOP control of Congress.
The White House has responded to Musk’s insurrection with marked restraint. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt indicated that Trump is “already aware” of Musk’s stance, declaring: “This is one big, beautiful bill, and he’s sticking to it.”
Trump aims to finalise the legislation, which includes a $4 trillion increase in the US borrowing limit, by July 4. US Treasury advisors warn that the country could face its first-ever sovereign debt default if the hike isn’t passed by August.
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