Republicans Dismiss Elon Musks Criticism of Trumps Big Beautiful Bill

Republicans are largely ignoring Elon Musk’s criticism of President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” marking a shift from his previous influence on GOP decisions. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have publicly disagreed with Musk’s characterization of the bill as a “disgusting abomination,” emphasizing their commitment to proceed with it. This contrasts with December, when Musk’s online campaign helped derail a government funding bill. Now, without his DOGE Office role, Musk’s opinion is seen as just one among many. The bill, central to Trump’s legislative agenda, includes tax cuts, border security funding, and other GOP priorities, making it unlikely to be abandoned due to Musk’s concerns about the deficit. Forecasters estimate the bill could add over $2 trillion to the deficit, but most Republicans argue that outside projections are flawed and do not account for potential economic growth.