The billionaire entrepreneur is once again making headlines — this time for weighing in on Donald Trump’s recently passed tax bill just days after exiting the administration and distancing himself from Dogecoin.

In what appears to be a growing rift between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, Musk openly criticized the president’s signature tax and spending bill.

In a recent post on X, the X owner described the bill as a symptom of deeper dysfunction in Washington.

In the tweet shared on June 3, 2025, Musk wrote:

“I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore. This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.”

In American politics, “pork” refers to spending on local projects meant to benefit lawmakers’ home districts, often used as political favors.

Musk, who had backed parts of Trump’s economic agenda and previously vowed to fund primary challenges against Republicans who oppose it, added a political warning, noting that come November next year, the American people will fire all politicians who have betrayed them.

Musk’s remarks came just days after he decided to distance himself from Dogecoin (DOGE), a cryptocurrency he has famously backed in the past, further signaling a shift in his focus toward more politically charged issues. The comments also marked his first public disagreement with the president since leaving the government.

The bill in question, officially titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was passed in the early morning hours after weeks of tense negotiations. It squeaked through the House mostly along party lines, with a final vote of 215 in favor to 214 against, highlighting the razor-thin Republican majority.

The drama surrounding its passage raised fresh doubts about the GOP’s ability to unify behind Trump’s legislative agenda, even with control of the chamber by just three seats.

Despite these doubts, President Trump celebrated the bill’s approval on Truth Social, urging the Senate to pass the bill quickly.

According to The Guardian, the bill checks off several of Trump’s key campaign promises. It extends tax cuts for individuals and corporations, eliminates clean energy incentives put in place under Joe Biden, and provides tax relief on tips, overtime pay, and car loan interest.

The bill also rewards parents who open “Trump accounts” for their kids. They would receive $1,000 while older taxpayers get an expanded deduction, but only for as long as Trump remains in office.

The legislation also allocates funding to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and adds new staff and facilities to ramp up mass deportations of undocumented immigrants.

However, to cover the bill’s costs, the GOP-approved measure slashes funding for safety net programs, including introducing new work requirements and cuts to Medicaid, a federal program that offers healthcare to low-income and disabled Americans. The bill’s cost will also include cuts from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps millions put food on the table.

Experts have, however, warned that these changes could leave many families without access to vital services.

Musk, a South African-born tech billionaire, ended his tenure in the Trump administration on May 31, although Trump said, “he will, always, be with us, helping all the way.”

Notably, just a few days before stepping away from DOGE, Musk also voiced concerns about Trump’s economic plans. In an interview with CBS, Musk said, “I’m disappointed. This bill undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing.”

Musk’s comments reflect wider tensions among Republicans over the plan, which faced stiff opposition from different wings of the party as it worked its way through the House.

The Senate has now taken it up, and divisions are already emerging in that chamber, which is also narrowly controlled by Republicans.

Despite the division in the House, Democrats who criticized the president have supported the bill, insisting that it will benefit working-class Americans by preserving individual tax cuts and promoting economic growth. Musk’s criticism adds fuel to the debate, particularly given his massive following and influence, underscoring growing discontent even among prominent business leaders.

As the bill heads to the Senate, attention is turning to whether it will survive and whether Musk will continue to use his platform to shape the conversation and American politics.