Breaking news: Musk calls Trump’s signature bill an “abomination” that will swell the deficit

It was another indication of a widening rift between Musk and Trump.

View in browser June 3, 2025, 3:43 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times Elon Musk Calls Trump's Signature Bill an 'Abomination' That Will Swell Deficit Musk's criticism of the bill, one of President Trump's top priorities, was another indication of a widening rift between the tech billionaire and the president. Follow live updates More coverage News Analysis As President Trump says he's stamping out antisemitism, he is advancing similar tropes. → The acting FEMA chief told his staff that he didn't know the U.S. had a hurricane season. → The White House gutted science funding. Now it wants to "correct" research. → If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018