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Musk vs. Trump: A Clash Over Jobs and the Future

WASHINGTON, USASun Jun 29 2025
Elon Musk, the head of Tesla and SpaceX, has once again spoken out against President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending cuts bill. He believes this bill, which Senate Republicans are trying hard to pass, will lead to job losses and hurt growing industries. Musk shared his thoughts on X, saying the bill would "destroy millions of jobs in America" and "cause immense strategic harm to our country. " He also thinks the bill favors old industries over new ones. Later, he even suggested that supporting this bill could be "political suicide" for the Republican Party. This isn't the first time Musk has criticized the bill. Earlier, he called it "pork-filled" and a "disgusting abomination. " He even threatened to stop supporting lawmakers who backed the bill. Trump responded by saying he was disappointed in Musk, and things got heated between them. Musk later apologized for some of his comments, and Trump said he didn't blame him. But now, with Musk's new criticisms, it's unclear how their relationship will be affected. Meanwhile, Trump is putting pressure on Republican senators to pass the bill. He even criticized Senator Thom Tillis for voting against it. The bill narrowly passed a test vote in the Senate, allowing debate to begin. Musk has been focusing on his businesses lately, and his political influence has decreased since he left the administration. However, he has shown that he can have a big impact when he chooses to get involved.

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    Is there a hidden agenda behind Musk's sudden opposition to the bill, possibly linked to his past political donations?
    What are the long-term strategic benefits and drawbacks of the bill that Musk's criticism might be overlooking?
    What are the potential economic impacts of the bill that could outweigh the job losses Musk predicts?

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