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Elon Musk Calls Trump's Budget a 'Disgusting Abomination'

6/4/2025

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Musk Critiques Trump’s Budget

Billionaire Elon Musk slammed President Trump's budget bill as a "disgusting abomination," warning it could balloon the national debt by $4 trillion. The narrowly passed "One Big Beautiful Bill" slashes funding for Medicaid and SNAP, igniting worries across party lines. Musk's fierce criticism underscores a growing rift within conservative circles.

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Trump Administration Champions Oil Expansion

Three officials from the Trump administration journeyed to Alaska to champion a surge in oil and gas production, spurred by an executive order to enhance drilling and mining. They unveiled ambitious plans for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and a major natural gas project, garnering local leaders' backing for economic growth, even as environmental activists voice their concerns.

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Musk Critiques Trump’s Budget

Billionaire Elon Musk slammed President Trump's budget bill as a "disgusting abomination," warning it could balloon the national debt by $4 trillion. The narrowly passed "One Big Beautiful Bill" slashes funding for Medicaid and SNAP, igniting worries across party lines. Musk's fierce criticism underscores a growing rift within conservative circles.

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