Trump is ‘losing patience’ with Musk’s criticism as president reposts mogul’s leaving the White House message
Trump ‘confused’ over Elon Musk’s outbursts after leaving DOGE role
- Elon Musk criticized President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" as a "disgusting abomination" on X, leading to White House advisors being "caught off guard."
- Trump is reportedly "losing patience" and "confused" by Musk's stance, especially after Musk's recent tenure as a special government employee.
- Musk's opposition stems from the bill's cut to an electric vehicle tax credit, impacting Tesla customers, and Trump's decision to scrap Jared Isaacman's NASA nomination.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed surprise at Musk's sudden reversal, while Kentucky Senator Rand Paul and other fiscal conservatives support Musk's concerns about the bill adding trillions to the national debt.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Musk's opinion didn’t change the President's stance, while Trump aides have suggested that while Trump can be forgiving, he does not easily forget slights.