The MeidasTouch Podcast Musk Throws Trump Under the Bus and Trashes Budget
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Jun 3, 2025 Elon Musk ruffles feathers by fiercely criticizing a budget bill linked to Donald Trump and MAGA Mike Johnson, calling it a disastrous move. His comments spark discussions about fiscal policy and its implications for national debt. The podcast features reactions from various political figures, revealing the growing tensions in the political arena. It touches on the clash between traditional energy interests and clean energy strategies, all while exploring the broader effects of congressional spending on everyday lives.
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Elon Musk Trashes Budget Bill
- Elon Musk publicly denounced the Trump and MAGA Mike Johnson budget bill as a "disgusting abomination" full of wasteful spending.
- This criticism sparked bipartisan pushback, highlighting deep dissatisfaction with the bill's fiscal impact.
Cross-Party Opposition Emerges
- Bipartisan figures including Bernie Sanders and Rand Paul oppose the budget bill for tax breaks to the wealthy and harmful Medicaid and food program cuts.
- Even some conservative Republicans admit the bill increases debt and removes true conservative opposition.
MAGA Mike Johnson Defends Budget
- MAGA Mike Johnson defended the budget bill as the biggest spending cut in history and a permanent tax cut.
- He criticized Musk's opposition and emphasized that the bill meets campaign promises and America First goals.