Trump says he's 'disappointed' with Musk as public feud escalates
Elon Musk has strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination" and urging lawmakers to reject it.
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2 developments- Jun 3, 2025Musk calls Trump’s big tax break bill a ‘disgusting abomination,’ testing his influence over the GOP
- Jun 5, 2025Trump says he's 'disappointed' with Musk as public feud escalates
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