**Elon Musk Clashes with Trump Over Controversial Spending Bill**

Elon Musk launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump's recent spending bill on Tuesday night, intensifying his opposition to the legislation. Highlighting a graphic that depicted the nation's rising debt over the past thirty years, Musk tweeted, "Mammoth spending bills are bankrupting America! ENOUGH." His comments laid the groundwork for a heated confrontation with Trump's loyal supporters.

Musk further engaged with users on social media, endorsing the sentiment that the debate transcends traditional political divisions. He responded with a "100" emoji to a user who noted that Musk had underscored the struggle between the establishment and the people. Moreover, he posted an American flag emoji under a Babylon Bee article titled, "The Lord Strengthens Elon One Last Time To Push Pillars Of Congress Over And Bring Government Crashing Down."

Earlier in the day, Musk lambasted Trump’s signature legislative package, criticizing it as “outrageous,” “pork-filled,” and a “disgusting abomination.” He condemned those who backed the bill, which narrowly passed the House with only Republican votes, stating, "Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it." Musk argues the bill would impose unsustainable debt burdens on American citizens.

The billionaire’s outspoken stance received backing from some Republican lawmakers but also ignited a mixed response from the GOP on Capitol Hill. In a string of follow-up posts, Musk called for the removal of Republicans who supported the bill in the upcoming midterm elections, saying, "In November next year, we fire all politicians who betrayed the American people."

House Speaker Mike Johnson responded sharply to Musk's criticisms, deeming them "terribly wrong." As of May, the national debt stands at over $36.2 trillion—a figure Musk highlighted to underscore his concerns.

Democratic leaders have been opposed to the bill, criticizing it for potentially increasing national debt while undermining crucial social programs. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed agreement with Musk's critiques.

The clash marks a significant escalation of tensions between Musk and Trump’s camp, especially following Musk’s recent exit from his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency. During his tenure, Musk, who was Trump's top campaign donor and advocate for federal budget cuts, had aggressively sought to slash government spending. Upon his departure, Musk offered a subdued critique of the bill, expressing disappointment and stating that it undermined his team's efforts.

Trump has so far remained silent on Musk's latest outburst, focusing his recent social media activities on other topics, such as relations with China. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed Musk's criticisms, affirming Trump's commitment to the bill. Meanwhile, deputy White House chief of staff Stephen Miller defended the bill as "the most MAGA bill ever passed by the House."

Musk’s tenure as a special government employee concluded on Friday, but he had already hinted that he would be returning his focus to his businesses, particularly in light of Tesla's recent sales downturn.