Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Sources from Mehr News Agency: The Americans have requested, through intermediaries from various countries, the continuation of negotiations with Iran
Mehr News Agency, citing sources: The Iranian Foreign Ministry is considering a US request to continue negotiations after they failed to halt Iran's nuclear capabilities
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Five martyrs and several wounded after the occupation targeted a group of civilians in Al-Rimal neighborhood, west of Gaza City
Hamas: The comprehensive failure, military, political, and moral, exposes the falsehoods of the Zionist propaganda machine and reaffirms that our struggle is one of willpower and steadfastness
Hamas: Hamas: The slogans of "crushing defeat" and "total eradication" of the movement have collapsed in the face of explosive tunnels and the Resistance’s ambushes
Hamas: 640 days into the aggression, the occupation has utterly failed to break Gaza’s will or subdue its resistance
Iranian FM spokesperson denies Trump’s claims about Iran requesting a meeting with the US: We have made no such request to the American side
OHCHR: We have concerns that Nasser's arrest is part of efforts to eliminate legitimate forms of Palestinian expression
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Six killed or injured in Israeli drone strike on displaced persons’ tents in Sanabel camp, al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: Several injuries reported as a result of the drone strike on the displaced persons' tent in the Al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Yunis

Musk blasts Trump’s spending bill advanced by GOP-controlled Senate

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: News websites
  • 29 Jun 2025 08:21
3 Min Read

As Senate Republicans push forward, internal GOP rifts and economic warnings deepen the controversy.

Listen
  • x
  • Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, claps as Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk prepares to depart after a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show on Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP)
    Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, claps as Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk prepares to depart after a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show on Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa (AP)

Elon Musk issued a sharp criticism of US President Donald Trump’s latest tax and spending proposal, labeling the Senate version of the legislation as "utterly insane and destructive."

"The latest Senate draft bill will destroy millions of jobs in America and cause immense strategic harm to our country!" the Tesla and SpaceX CEO posted on Saturday. "Utterly insane and destructive," he reiterated. "It gives handouts to industries of the past while severely damaging industries of the future."

Musk warned that passing the bill would constitute "political suicide for the Republican Party."

This marks a continuation of a growing rift between Musk and the Trump administration, particularly after Musk stepped down from his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His latest comments come just as the Senate opens debate on the nearly 1,000-page bill.

GOP faces split over tax and spending proposal

Earlier in the month, Musk had already denounced the House version of the spending legislation, calling it a "disgusting abomination." He added, "Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it."

A long-time Republican donor and influential voice in conservative circles, Musk expanded his public pushback on Saturday by amplifying criticism from energy expert Jesse Jenkins.

Related News

Turkey conveys US position on resuming Iran nuclear talks, says Fidan

ASEAN Ministers warn of tariff fallout as Trump reimposes trade duties

Jenkins noted that the energy provisions in the Republicans’ proposal were widely opposed by key industry groups, including automakers, electric utilities, and manufacturers. Musk responded, "Good question. Who?"

Despite opposition, Senate Republicans moved forward late Saturday, advancing the bill with a 51-49 procedural vote. Two GOP senators opposed the motion, while several others were persuaded through last-minute negotiations led by Vice President JD Vance.

Contentious provisions: Tax cuts, deportations, and budget cuts

The proposed bill, a central element of Trump’s legislative agenda, aims to extend the 2017 tax cuts and introduce new breaks such as exempting tips from taxation.

It also allocates increased funding for national security and immigration enforcement, including mass deportation efforts.

However, the legislation has stirred internal conflict among Republicans. Some senators have raised concerns about cuts to Medicaid and food stamp programs. Fiscal conservatives are also alarmed about the national debt, which currently stands at $36.2 trillion.

Senate moves forward despite mounting criticism

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) previously estimated that the House version of the bill would add trillions to the federal debt, eliminate healthcare for nearly 11 million people, and remove food assistance for at least 3 million. The Senate version is expected to make even deeper reductions, though the CBO has not yet released a full analysis.

According to the CBO, under the House plan, the wealthiest Americans would see an average tax cut of about $12,000, while the poorest would lose around $1,600 in benefits.

Democrats have uniformly opposed the measure. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer demanded that the full text be read aloud before debate, accusing Republicans of rushing through a "radical bill".

Trump continues to press for quick passage of the bill ahead of the July 4 deadline, although reports suggest he may be sending mixed signals privately. Meanwhile, the internal GOP divisions and public rebukes, including Elon Musk's criticism of the Trump spending bill, signal a rocky path ahead for the legislation.

  • United States
  • Republican Party
  • Democratic Party
  • Elon Musk
  • GOP
  • Donald Trump

Most Read

Syria demands 1/3 of Golan, Lebanese areas for 'Israel' peace deal

Syria demands 1/3 of Golan, Lebanese areas for 'Israel' normalization

  • MENA
  • 4 Jul 2025
Major ambush in Gaza kills 6 Israeli troops, injures dozens

Major ambush in Gaza kills 5 Israeli troops, injures 14

  • Politics
  • Today
Al-Qassam hits IOF groupings in Khan Younis; ‘tough incident’ reported

3 Israeli soldiers killed by Resistance gunfire in south, north Gaza

  • Palestine
  • 4 Jul 2025
Concrete and rubble fall from a heavily damaged building as Israeli soldiers search for survivors in a residential area hit by a missile fired from Iran, near Tel Aviv, occupied Palestine, Sunday, June 15, 2025 (AP)

'Israel' concealed damage inflicted by Iran in war, report finds

  • Politics
  • 5 Jul 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
Big beautiful bill's ugly reality for American healthcare
US & Canada

'Big beautiful bill's' ugly reality for American healthcare

Ukrainian Forces struggle to hold Eastern front lines: NYT
Europe

Ukrainian forces struggle to hold eastern frontlines: NYT

Plan proposes transit camps for Gazans ahead of possible relocation
US & Canada

GHF proposed 'transit areas' plan prior to Gaza residents 'relocation'

Lavrov: IAEA will be held accountable for pre-strike Iran assessments
Europe

IAEA to be held accountable for pre-strike Iran assessments: Lavrov

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS