BREAKING: Elon Musk Blasts ‘Pork-Filled’ Congressional Bill, Reveals Why He Left ‘Doge’ Initiative
A political earthquake just struck Washington as Elon Musk publicly condemned a massive congressional spending bill, labeling it a ‘disgusting abomination’. His forceful tweet set off a chain reaction, with Democrats swiftly using his criticism to challenge former President Trump’s base, while key Republican figures offered both agreement and spirited defense of the legislation.
Musk’s tweet declared, “I’m sorry but I cannot stand it anymore this massive outrageous pork fililled congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination shame on those of you who voted for it you know you did wrong you know it”. He further emphasized that federal spending has become excessive, leading to inflation that harms Americans and weaponizes government. Musk expressed hope that the Senate could make the bill better, stating, “it must do so now”.
The immediate fallout saw Democrats ‘pouncing’ on Musk’s statement. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer quickly aligned with Musk, noting that “even Elon Musk who spent part of the whole process and is one of Trump’s buddies said the bill was bad,” implying the bill’s severity. Meanwhile, Representative Thomas Massie, one of only two House Republicans to vote against the bill initially, voiced his agreement with Musk, stating, “we have both seen the massive waste in government spending and we know another 5 trillion in debt is a huge mistake we can and must do better”.
In contrast, Speaker Mike Johnson responded by affirming Elon Musk as a “good friend” and acknowledged congressional Republicans’ appreciation for his efforts in “put[ting] a spotlight on waste fraud and abuse in government”. However, Johnson strongly countered Musk’s assessment of “the one beautiful bill,” asserting that their legislation “comprehensively delivers on every major campaign promise and the America first agenda while also securing historic savings of more than 1.6 trillion”. He detailed its aims: securing borders, providing tax relief, unleashing American energy dominance, reducing spending, and restoring peace, with the goal of reaching President Trump’s desk by July 4th.
A central question raised has been the fate of “Doge” savings, identified as significant reductions in wasteful spending and popular with American voters. We note that while Johnson stated Doge’s findings are “being quantified by the administration and codified by Congress via the recisions process,” we question why these savings aren’t being codified as part of the current bill, especially given that the House version of the bill does not lower the national debt at all.
Many observers, including ourselves, interpret Musk’s strong statement as a sign of his disillusionment with the political process, with some suggesting he learned that “you don’t drain the swamp the swamp drains you”. It’s been widely commented that Musk, whose intentions were seen as “pure” and “good,” genuinely believed he could make a difference but became soured on politics in less than a year. It’s speculated that he desired government to run “more like a business,” an expectation that was unlikely to be met.
This sentiment echoes broader public frustration. Congress faces widespread criticism, with one observer stating it has “never been more hated” and is “largely corrupt insular narcissistic and filled with wrong incentives”. It’s perceived that “congress both parties and the president are terrible on the issue of spending,” and they often operate “against the will of the voters”. The inability of Congress to even pass a budget by the mandated September 30th deadline each year further fuels this frustration.
The White House, for its part, indicated that President Trump was already aware of Musk’s stance, and it doesn’t alter the President’s opinion. This is suggested as the reason Musk is “no longer with Doge” or “with the government,” having been given a “reasonable out” and his “dignity”.
Despite the current impasse, there remains hope that the Senate can still improve the bill by cutting out the ‘pork’. We believe that instead of merely cramming through this bill, the better approach would have been to first codify some of the savings Doge identified. While Musk may not have direct sway in government, and his recent actions may not earn him friends, we hope his bold statement “lights a fire under the Senate” to clean up this legislation before it reaches the President’s desk.
