The Globalist After Elon Musk’s outburst, will Republicans turn on Trump?
Jun 6, 2025
Join HJ Mai, a journalist focused on US politics, Lynn O'Donnell, an insightful columnist on international affairs, Karen Krasanovich, a film critic, and Simone Bouvier, Monocle’s Paris bureau chief, as they dissect the political fallout from Elon Musk's provocative comments about Trump's new spending bill. They discuss the increasing Republican concerns about the bill's deficit impact, the dire situation for Christian Afghans facing deportation, and the collapse of the Dutch coalition government's implications for European politics.
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Trump's Controversial Tax Bill
- Trump's "big, beautiful bill" extends his tax cuts and increases military spending and border security.
- It faces backlash due to potential $2.4 trillion deficit increase and cutting Medicaid coverage for millions.
Republican "Buyer's Remorse" Unfolds
- Some Republicans exhibit so-called "buyer's remorse" for supporting the bill, citing lack of awareness about specifics.
- Grassroots backlash and town hall anger focus on Medicaid cuts and deficit increase.
Afghans Face Deportation Danger
- The US travel ban on Afghans imperils those who worked with US forces, leading to deportation fears.
- Many deported Afghans are hunted by the Taliban, raising severe human rights concerns.