This is Washington’s MO: short-term politicking over long-term sustainability.’ Musk reposted this comment, expressing agreement with a ‘100’ emoji, his first public statement on the bill since its official passage.

The idea gained momentum as Musk escalated his public rift with Donald Trump over the president’s newly signed spending bill, which passed the House by just four votes and required Vice-President JD Vance to break a 50-50 tie in the Senate.

Elon Musk is threatening Republicans who voted for President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," posing a challenge for the president and his allies as they attempt to overcome midterm headwinds, The Hill reported.