Musk slams Trump’s tax bill as ‘disgusting abomination’

But Trump said in a later statement that Musk is “not really leaving” and will continue to be “back and forth” to the White House, the BBC reported.

Government reacts to Musk’s condemnation

Responding to Musk’s remarks, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said that the CEO is “entitled to that opinion.”

“We obviously respect everything that Elon did with DOGE. On this particular issue, we have a difference of opinion,” Thune said, as quoted by NBC. “He’s entitled to that opinion, but we’re going to proceed full speed ahead.”

The White House on Tuesday said Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill is the “best chance in a generation to pass critical reforms for which Americans voted.”

“This means an extra $5,000 in Americans’ pockets with a DOUBLE-DIGIT per cent DECREASE to their tax bills. Americans earning between $30,000 and $80,000 will pay around 15% less in taxes,” the White House said on its website.