Elon Musk Slams Trump Spending Bill for Hurting DOGE Work
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Elon Musk did not hold back as he criticized President Trump’s new spending bill, asserting that it undermines the progress of DOGE-related initiatives. The billionaire’s comments blend tech bravado with political ire, highlighting a rare moment when crypto zeal meets fiscal policy drama.
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Musk said the bill could be one or the other but not both.
Musk criticized the Republican spending bill that recently made it through a House vote.
President Trump is facing backlash over his spending bill from Elon Musk. The billionaire said in a CBS News interview that he was disappointed in the bill and that it "undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing." The White House has not commented.
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