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Fortune
Eleanor Pringle

'Kill Bill': Elon Musk urges Americans to rebel against president’s policy, but White House says his 'debt slavery' claims are a hoax

Elon Musk shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump as they speak to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Credit: Kevin Dietsch—Getty Images)
  • Elon Musk has publicly condemned Donald Trump’s signature economic plan, calling the “One Big Beautiful Bill” an “abomination” and accusing it of undoing the cost-cutting work achieved by his Department of Government Efficiency. In response, the White House dismissed Musk’s criticisms as a “hoax,” issuing a detailed rebuttal claiming the bill will reduce the deficit by $6.6 trillion over the next decade through tariffs, spending cuts, and regulatory rollbacks—while also promising unprecedented economic growth.

When the Musk-Trump partnership first began, many speculated as to how long it would last—and what would push the pair apart.

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