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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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John Bowden

Musk vows to help unseat Republicans who vote for ‘big beautiful bill’

Elon Musk Republican Donald Trump
  • Elon Musk has pledged to financially support primary challengers against Republican lawmakers who vote for a significant bill backed by Donald Trump.
  • Musk opposes the legislation, dubbed the "big, beautiful bill," citing concerns over insufficient spending cuts and projections of adding $3.3 trillion to the national debt.
  • The controversial bill aims to extend 2017 tax cuts, fund a surge in mass deportation measures including 10,000 new ICE agents, and impose work requirements on Medicaid and food stamp programs.
  • Musk's opposition reignites a past feud with Donald Trump, which previously included personal attacks and allegations related to the "Epstein Files."
  • Despite Musk's efforts and some Republican dissent, Donald Trump and the Republican leadership are pushing the bill forward, expected to pass via budget reconciliation.

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‘If it’s the last thing I do’: Elon Musk promises to fund campaigns against Republicans who vote for Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ bill

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