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Trump Faces Republican Rift as Musk Slams Budget Bill

6/8/2025

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Donald Trump is grappling with major hurdles in advancing his budget bill, as rifts within the Republican Party deepen. Former ally Elon Musk has publicly condemned the bill for its potential to inflate the deficit, intensifying the strain on both their images and political goals. Meanwhile, the Senate's reaction hangs in the balance amid heated debates over contentious provisions.

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Donald Trump is grappling with major hurdles in advancing his budget bill, as rifts within the Republican Party deepen. Former ally Elon Musk has publicly condemned the bill for its potential to inflate the deficit, intensifying the strain on both their images and political goals. Meanwhile, the Senate's reaction hangs in the balance amid heated debates over contentious provisions.