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Elon Calls Trump's ‘Big, Beautiful' Bill a ‘Disgusting Abomination'
Elon Musk is no longer an official member of Donald Trump's administration, and he's making his true feelings known about the president's 'big, beautiful' bil. 'I'm sorry, but I just can't stand it anymore,' he wrote Tuesday on X. '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.' 'It will massively increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion (!!!) and burden America citizens with crushingly unsustainable debt,' he added in a subsequent post. Musk's beef does not appear to be with the massive cuts the Trump-endorsed reconciliation package makes to social services like Medicaid in order to pay for tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, but the trillions it is expected to add to the nation deficit. His ire could also be tied to the fact that the bill will likely cut tax credits for Americans who purchase electric vehicles, which were a boon to EV manufacturers like Tesla. The billionaire left the Trump administration amid a sharp decline in popularity, and national protests against his vehicle company fueled by his chaotic and corrupt management of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE haphazardly gutted several federal agencies — ostensibly in the name of cutting waste, fraud, and abuse — jeopardizing some of the government's most critical public services while enriching Musk's companies. Trump and Musk lauded each other during the billionaire's sendoff last week, but speculation has abounded about the true nature of their relationship. Axios reported on Tuesday that Musk discussed staying in the administration beyond the 130-day limit of his special employee status, but that the White House said no. It may or may not be true that Musk is 'not really leaving' despite his official departure, as Trump insisted last week, but if Republicans hoped that Musk would continue quietly operating as a asset to themselves and the president, Tuesday's statement was an unwelcome surprise that drew quick condemnation. House Speaker Mike Johnson — whose future in Republican leadership depends largely on the success of the legislation — told reporters that 'with all due respect, my friend Elon is terribly wrong about the one big, beautiful bill.' 'I know that the EV mandate is very important to him; that is going away because the government should not be subsidizing these things as part of the Green New Deal,' Johnson added, calling out what may be the true cause of Musk's public opposition to the legislation. 'I know that has an effect on his business and I lament that. We talked about the ramp down period on that and how that should be duly considered by Congress.' 'But for him to come out and pan the whole bill is to me just very disappointing […] I just deeply regret that he's made this mistake,' Johnson said. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded by noting that 'the president already knows where Elon Musk stood on this bill [and] it doesn't change the president's opinion.' 'This is one big, beautiful bill and he is sticking to it,' she added. Congressional Democrats seized on Musk's statement. 'Breaking news: Elon Musk and I agree with each other,' House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said on Tuesday. 'The GOP tax scam is a disgusting abomination. Every single Republican who voted for the one big ugly bill should be ashamed of themselves. They aren't helping their constituents, they are hurting their constituents.' 'This bill — the Republicans narrowly passed — limped out of the House of Representatives, and we're going to work hard to make sure it dies in the Senate,' he added. It's not the first time Musk has voiced a strong opinion about a spending bill. Last December, he slammed a stopgap bill, insisting nothing should be passed until Trump takes office. The bill died, Republicans passed a massive spending bill a few months into Trump's tenure, and Musk is still not happy. Musk's opinion may not matter as much this time, though, as Senate Republicans work to appease Trump and pass a version of the bill the president can sign into law. More from Rolling Stone Neil Young Invites Donald Trump to Summer Tour After Springsteen Spat Did DOGE Staffers Leave Weed in the U.S. Institute of Peace? Elon Musk's Reign of Corruption Chronicled in Elizabeth Warren Report Best of Rolling Stone The Useful Idiots New Guide to the Most Stoned Moments of the 2020 Presidential Campaign Anatomy of a Fake News Scandal The Radical Crusade of Mike Pence
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a day ago
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GOP ad war kicks off in heated battleground state primary: 'We've barely just begun'
EXCLUSIVE: The campaign advertising war has already kicked off in the Arizona Republican gubernatorial primary – over a year away from the August 2026 election. Turning Point PAC announced on Tuesday that they're launching a $500,000 media buy across platforms in support of Rep. Andy Biggs on "strategic cable, over-the-top, radio, and direct-to-voter placements" targeting Arizona voters. The ads will begin Tuesday and will air for the next 3.5 weeks. The ads will air on Fox News' local designated market area slots, conservative talk radio and streaming services in addition to targeted digital ads. "Andy Biggs was the best Senate President Arizona has had in decades and he has been President Trump's most reliable friend in Congress. He is Trump-endorsed, Charlie Kirk endorsed, and Turning Point Action endorsed," Tyler Bowyer, COO of Turning Point Action and Turning Point PAC, said in a statement on Wednesday. "His campaign momentum is already building at an incredible clip and we've barely just begun. The media buy combined with Biggs's impressive earned media exposure shows how enthusiastic the grassroots is to make Andy Biggs the next governor of Arizona," he added. Trump Backs Republican Rivals In Arizona Governor's Race After Rep. Biggs Enters Contest: 'I Had A Problem' The effort's announcement comes as the group held a rally in support of Biggs over the weekend in the Phoenix area. Read On The Fox News App "To see a room packed with thousands of Biggs supporters this far out from the primary was truly historic, and it's proof of the grassroots energy that is already gathering behind his campaign," TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk said in a statement. The organization is headquartered in Arizona. "There isn't a world in which voters will not be aware of Andy Biggs being on the ballot, and the more who find out, the more his double-digit lead over all other competitors will grow. Andy Biggs is ready to bring a President Trump and Ron DeSantis level of leadership and competency to governing Arizona, and Turning Point is proud to get behind his campaign," Kirk continued. Conservative Group Debuts Major Ad Buy In Key Senators' States As 'Soft Appeal' For Hegseth, Gabbard, Patel In the primary, Biggs is running against Karrin Taylor Robson, a businesswoman and former Arizona Board of Regents member who sought the nomination in 2022 but lost to Kari Lake. A Taylor Robson ally said that she has been spending that amount of money weekly "talking to voters across all platforms." Her campaign recently touted a "multi-million dollar" ad buy with a commercial touting Trump's endorsement in April. "I'm proud and honored that President Trump has reaffirmed his endorsement of our campaign," Taylor Robson said in a statement at the time. "It's time that we take our message of America and Arizona First leadership to voters across Arizona. Katie Hobbs has been a disaster and has tried to stand in President Trump's way. As Governor, I will work with President Trump to build a stronger border, a stronger economy, and a stronger and safer Arizona." The Taylor Robson ally added that Turning Point's decision to spend on advertisements this early affirms that it's a competitive primary race. Rep. Andy Biggs Eyes Run For Arizona Governor, Says He Understands 'What The State Needs To Thrive' President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that he is backing both Biggs and Taylor Robson for governor, as whoever wins the primary will go up against Gov. Katie Hobbs in what's expected to be a highly competitive general election. "I like Karrin Taylor Robson of Arizona a lot, and when she asked me to Endorse her, with nobody else running, I Endorsed her, and was happy to do so," Trump said in a Truth Social post in April. "When Andy Biggs decided to run for Governor, quite unexpectedly, I had a problem — Two fantastic candidates, two terrific people, two wonderful champions, and it is therefore my Great Honor TO GIVE MY COMPLETE AND TOTAL ENDORSEMENT TO BOTH. Either one will never let you down. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" the president added. The advertising push this early is a testament to the Grand Canyon State's competitiveness, as it was one of the most widely watched swing states in November, which Trump ended up sweeping. Cook Political Report currently ranks the governor's race as a article source: GOP ad war kicks off in heated battleground state primary: 'We've barely just begun'
USA Today
5 days ago
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No, Trump did not approve $1,200 for stay-at-home moms, despite viral TikTok videos
No, Trump did not approve $1,200 for stay-at-home moms, despite viral TikTok videos Show Caption Hide Caption House passes President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' The House passed President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill.' It will now move onto the Senate. Viral TikTok videos falsely claim Trump approved $1,200 monthly payments for stay-at-home moms. The claim is not true, and the White House has not commented on the video. While a Trump-endorsed tax bill includes provisions indended to benefit families, it does not include direct payments to SAHM. A viral TikTok sound claims that President Donald Trump approved a $1,200 payment for single mothers, but it isn't real. "Breaking news, Trump just announced a new plan: $1,200 a month for stay-at-home moms," an apparently fake newscaster voice says over a montage of Trump signing executive orders and mothers taking care of kids in a video. It was posted around May 29. "No job, no moms and low-income families get priority." The voiceover was used in several similar videos, some of them with tens of thousands of likes and shares on the platform. It goes on to say Trump proposed a way to make parenting a full-time job under federal law, another false tidbit, before inviting users to weigh in on the idea in the comments. Here is what we know about the fake TikTok news clips. Trump and Pepe the Frog: 2016 campaign turned meme political. Then it became a hate symbol Is Trump issuing a $1,200 per month payment for stay-at-home moms? No. Trump has not yet announced any executive efforts to directly pay stay-at-home moms. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the fake videos. Trump's tax bill includes some proposals to pay families The Republican tax bill making its way through Congress, dubbed by Trump as the "Big Beautiful Bill," has some provisions that could bring more money to young families One part of the bill is a new savings account called "Trump Accounts." It would give a one-time $1,000 payment into a savings account for any babies born between January 2025 and January 2029. The savings account would be invested in a fund that would grow with the U.S. stock market, and parents could contribute up to $5,000 a year. The babies would be able to use some of the funds for select expenses after the age of 18, and the full account after the age of 30. The bill would also boost the child tax credit. But the hefty piece of legislation is not yet law; next, it will be considered by the Senate, where it could be further amended after the House voted to pass it on May 22. Contributing: Riley Beggin, USA TODAY Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at kcrowley@ Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @
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21-05-2025
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GOP Rep. Raising Funds After Trump ‘Threatened' Him For Not Supporting ‘Big Beautiful Bill'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is calling on donors to support his reelection campaign after President Donald Trump publicly suggested he should be 'voted out of office' for not falling in line with the Republican Medicaid and tax cut bill. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the Trump-endorsed 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' would use cuts in Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to help pay for tax cuts for all income groups, but that would especially benefit the rich. The nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that the legislation would add $2.3 trillion to deficits over the next decade and add $3.1 trillion to the national debt. In addition to cutting essential services for the lowest-income U.S. households, the bill also contains a provision to eliminate a sales tax on gun silencers, Reuters reports. Massie criticized the legislation, warning CNN's Manu Raju Tuesday that the bill would only add to the national deficit. 'We're going to add $20 trillion to the debt over the next 10 years, which is three and a half to $5 trillion more than would have been added otherwise,' Massie said. Trump came after Massie that same day at a press gaggle on Capitol Hill. 'I don't think Thomas Massie understands government,' Trump said. 'I think he's a grandstander. ... We don't even talk to him much. I think he should be voted out of office.' Following the president's suggestion that he be voted out of office, Massie took to social media Tuesday and called for donors to help fund his reelection campaign. 'For having the audacity to say this bill does NOT repeal the green new deal, but DOES increase the deficit and debt substantially, I was threatened by Trump today,' Massie wrote on X. Economic Analysis Shows 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Taking From Poor, Giving To Rich Jimmy Kimmel Exposes The 2 'So Crazy' Things Hidden In Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' No Big Surprise: Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Will Favor The Rich
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21-05-2025
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Trump says ‘Florida is going to be very big' in making Golden Dome. What is it?
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on May 20 plans for a "Golden Dome" over America. The plan for a dome includes land- and space-based systems to detect and shield the country from missile attacks, which Trump estimated would cost $175 billion. "It's a generational investment in the security of America and Americans," Hegseth said at the Oval Office announcement alongside Trump. Trump also promised everything would be made in the U.S. as he continues to work toward his "America first" agenda. Lawmakers from Indiana, Alaska and North Dakota were also present at the announcement to tout potential projects related to the dome in their home states. Trump mentioned several states − including Alaska, Georgia and Florida − would be involved. Here is what to know: More: The winners (and losers) in Trump's 'big beautiful' tax bill The Golden Dome project would be a missile defense system for America. It aims to cover the country with three layers of air defenses, according to written Senate testimony by Northern Command leader Air Force Gen. Gregory Guillot. Sensors will let the military see incoming threats, ground-based interceptor missiles and future systems will target incoming ballistic missiles, and additional systems will deal with lower-altitude threats like hypersonic missiles and enemy drones. Trump said the system will cost $175 billion, though details about that estimate remain unclear, such as how much of it represents an increase to future-generation tech research as opposed to expanding existing technologies. A May 5 report from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimated that deploying and operating a bare-bones space-based capability to intercept one or two incoming ballistic missiles would cost at least $161 billion over two decades. (CBO officials said in the report they are still calculating the estimated operating cost of the more expansive capabilities sought for the Golden Dome.) Trump and Hegseth announced a $25 billion initial investment in the Golden Dome at the White House on May 20. The funding is included as part of the Trump-endorsed tax cut megabill currently working its way through Congress, the president said. Trump first signed an executive order in January seeking an "Iron Dome for America," prompting defense contractors to fight for prospective deals that could emerge from the expensive project. Elon Musk's SpaceX is among the companies, and could join with Anduril and Palantir for the project, according to CNN and Reuters. SpaceX's satellite internet business Starlink has already built a massive network of satellites in space, having launched more than 6,700 operational satellites into orbit since 2019. Booz Allen Hamilton and Lockheed Martin have also submitted ideas for the defense system, according to Axios. When a reporter asked Trump on May 20 what companies would be involved in building the defense system, he called out a few states: "Alaska is involved ... Georgia's going to be very big," Trump said, "Florida's going to be very big. They're all going to be very big." Trump passed it to U.S. Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, who talked about industries and companies located within the state that could be involved with manufacturing. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska and Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, were also present at the announcement in support of the plan. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for information on how Florida industries may be involved. Contributing: Eric Lagatta, Brittany Carloni, USA TODAY Network Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at kcrowley@ Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @ If you have news tips to share about the Golden Dome or other nuclear matters, please contact Davis Winkie via email at dwinkie@ or via the Signal encrypted messaging app at 770-539-3257. Davis Winkie's role covering nuclear threats and national security at USA TODAY is supported by a partnership with Outrider Foundation and Journalism Funding Partners. Funders do not provide editorial input. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Florida and the 'Golden Dome.' Trump announces state will be 'big'
