Elon Musk, the ever-provocative billionaire behind Tesla and X, has once again thrust himself into the heart of political controversy, this time by urging followers to “KILL” President Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” Musk’s outrage is clear, and his target unmistakable: the reconciliation budget currently championed by Trump and Republican leaders.
“Call your Senator, Call your Congressman, Bankrupting America is NOT ok! KILL the BILL,” Musk thundered on his social media platform, X. This aggressive stance comes just days after Musk stepped down from his short but controversial stint with the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk’s anger, it seems, stems from more than just personal politics; it strikes directly at his bottom line.
The President’s ambitious budget reconciliation bill has drawn widespread support among conservatives eager to finally rein in reckless spending and bring fiscal discipline to Washington. But Musk’s sudden opposition reveals a glaring crack in the coalition—and raises important questions about whose interests are really driving his outrage.
The heart of Musk’s fury is easy enough to trace. As Politico recently reported, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill would terminate lucrative electric vehicle (EV) tax credits from which Tesla currently benefits enormously. Specifically, the legislation ends a $7,500 federal tax credit for new EVs, a $4,000 credit for used EVs, and a $1,000 credit for installing Level 2 chargers. It would also impose a modest $250 annual federal registration fee exclusively on EV owners. Taken together, these measures would significantly impact Tesla’s bottom line, stripping away billions in taxpayer-funded subsidies that Musk’s company has enjoyed for years.
To put the numbers in perspective: Tesla has received approximately $11.4 billion in regulatory credits, a substantial portion of which would vanish once this bill is signed into law. These taxpayer handouts have played a significant role in Tesla’s profitability in recent quarters. With that lifeline threatened, Musk’s outrage becomes less about principle and more about profit protection.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), a key architect of the legislation, dismissed Musk’s critique bluntly, stating, “With all due respect, my friend Elon is terribly wrong about the one big, beautiful bill.” Johnson knows, as do most conservatives, that fiscal responsibility demands tough choices. Ending billions in EV subsidies is exactly the kind of tough, principled decision voters elected Republicans to make.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt echoed that sentiment clearly, stating, “It doesn’t change the president’s opinion. This is one big beautiful bill and he’s sticking to it.” President Trump’s unwavering support for the bill underscores his commitment to prioritizing hardworking American taxpayers and ending the corporate welfare that companies like Tesla have come to expect.
Stephen Miller, the White House Deputy Chief of Staff, pointed out the technicalities behind Musk’s complaints, noting DOGE-related cuts weren’t included in the budget because they involved discretionary rather than mandatory spending. OMB Director Russ Vought added clarity to the administration’s stance, announcing that Trump is still sending the first round of DOGE cuts—$9.4 billion worth—to Congress, demonstrating the administration’s continued commitment to fiscal responsibility.
The reconciliation package passed the House narrowly and is now headed to the Senate, where changes are expected. Trump has set a July 4 deadline for its passage, a symbolic date underscoring his commitment to American independence—not just from foreign foes, but from the crushing burden of debt and the special interests that perpetuate it.
Musk’s outrage, while loud, should not distract from the essential conservative mission: ending wasteful spending and special-interest giveaways. Tesla has profited handsomely from taxpayer generosity for far too long. The American people elected President Trump to put them first, not to protect billionaires’ bottom lines.
As Congress prepares for the crucial Senate vote, patriots across America should heed Musk’s advice—but in reverse: Call your Senator, call your Congressman, and tell them to PASS the Big Beautiful Bill. It’s time to put America First, end corporate handouts, and restore fiscal sanity to Washington once and for all.
