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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Gustaf Kilander

Elon Musk ghosted me, House Speaker Mike Johnson admits after ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ blowup

House Speaker Mike Johnson admitted during a press conference on Wednesday that billionaire Elon Musk did not take his phone call amid the blowup over the Republican spending package.

“I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore,” Musk posted on X Tuesday. “This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.”

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