THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Turns Sharply on Musk as Harsh New Data Wrecks Case for GOP Bill
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Jun 5, 2025 Danielle Deiseroth, Executive Director of Data for Progress, dives into the escalating tensions between Donald Trump and Elon Musk following Musk's criticism of a crucial GOP bill. The conversation reveals alarming new data from the Congressional Budget Office about potential deficits and healthcare cuts. Deiseroth highlights how this rift and the bleak data might sway public sentiment against the GOP bill. She also urges Democrats to sharpen their messaging on healthcare and clean energy to leverage this moment as they approach the midterms.
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Trump-Musk Rift Exposed
- Trump's anger at Elon Musk stems from Musk's harsh criticism of the GOP bill Trump supports.
- This rift is unusual given their past alignment, exposing tensions within the conservative coalition.
GOP Bill's Brutal Cost Exposed
- The GOP bill will add $2.4 trillion to the debt and remove health insurance from nearly 11 million people.
- These numbers make it hard for Republicans to defend the bill without resorting to lies, highlighting its political risk.
Republican Infighting on Fiscal Responsibility
- Republican infighting over the bill highlights a departure from their traditional fiscal restraint image.
- Media coverage of these conflicts helps spotlight the bill's flaws to the public, potentially affecting public opinion.