Elon Musk Declares "Kill Bill" War on Trump's Budget: "Bankrupting America is NOT OK!"

 

Musk Unleashes Meme Warfare After White House Exit, Demanding Deficit-Free Legislation

Less than a week after stepping down as head of the White House’s Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk is rallying Americans to pressure their senators and representatives to "kill" the "big, beautiful" budget bill championed by President Donald Trump.

Musk has become an increasingly vocal critic of Trump’s "big, beautiful bill," asserting that its passage would balloon the U.S. budget deficit by an additional $5 billion.

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X Erupts: "KILL THE BILL" Becomes Musk's Rallying Cry

On Wednesday afternoon, Musk amplified his message by posting an image from the 2003 Uma Thurman film, "Kill Bill," clearly referencing his strong opposition to the Trump-backed legislation.

"We need a new bill that doesn’t grow the deficit," Musk stated on X.

In another emphatic post, Musk urged his followers: "Call your Senator, Call your Congressman, Bankrupting America is NOT ok! KILL the BILL." He previously expressed his frustration on Tuesday afternoon, declaring he "just can't stand it anymore."

"This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination," he continued. "Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it."

Musk’s criticism isn't new. He previously voiced his disappointment in the spending bill during a CBS interview, lamenting that "it undermines" all the vital work his DOGE team (Department of Government Efficiency) was undertaking.

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Bipartisan Backlash Brews: Rand Paul Joins Opposition as Trump Stays Firm

The bill narrowly passed the House in late May, just before Memorial Day, largely along party lines. However, the measure did face opposition from two Republicans who cited insufficient spending cuts and the soaring national debt as their reasons for voting no. GOP Kentucky Senator Rand Paul has also indicated he will likely vote against the bill in its current form, drawing a firm "red line" at the proposed debt ceiling increase.

Despite growing criticism, President Trump has remained unwavering. While he has publicly lashed out at Paul and other opponents, his approach to Musk's outspoken dissent has been more measured. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed Musk's recent comments during a Tuesday afternoon briefing, stating, "Look, the president already knows where Elon Musk stood on this bill. It doesn’t change the president’s opinion. This is one big, beautiful bill, and he’s sticking to i