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Elon Musk Slams GOP Tax Bill: 'Deficit Explosion Ahead'

6/2/2025

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Elon Musk has taken a stand against the Republicans' tax and Medicaid bill, arguing it will balloon the deficit rather than foster economic growth. With over $4 trillion in tax cuts and only $2 trillion in spending cuts, doubts are mounting among GOP senators and economists about the plan's viability, raising alarms over the nation's escalating debt and overly optimistic growth predictions.

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Elon Musk has taken a stand against the Republicans' tax and Medicaid bill, arguing it will balloon the deficit rather than foster economic growth. With over $4 trillion in tax cuts and only $2 trillion in spending cuts, doubts are mounting among GOP senators and economists about the plan's viability, raising alarms over the nation's escalating debt and overly optimistic growth predictions.