Elon Musk "Declares War" On The Republican Party: Threatens To Overthrow Any Senator Supporting Trump

Billionaire Elon Musk just caused a stir in America's political arena by publicly criticizing and threatening Republican lawmakers who support the massive budget and tax bill proposed by former President Donald Trump. In a post on the X platform ( formerly known as Twitter), Elon Musk wrote: "Any member of Congress who campaigned on a pledge to cut government spending and then turns around to support the largest debt increase in history should be ashamed! And they will lose in the primary election next year, if that is the last thing I do on this earth!" The warning was issued just hours before the U.S. Senate began the voting process for this 940-page bill. The bill not only raises the debt ceiling by $5 trillion but also makes significant cuts to many federal assistance programs — including Medicaid, food stamps, and the clean energy fund. Chaos in the Senate: Rushing to pass the bill before Independence Day According to information from the AP news agency, the U.S. Senate is currently entering the "vote-a-rama" stage — a marathon voting process where any senator has the right to propose an unlimited number of amendments to the bill. The goal is to pass the bill as soon as possible, in time for the deadline set by Donald Trump on July 4. The bill passed the first hurdle on Saturday evening by a narrow margin of 51-49, but its final passage is still uncertain. The Republicans need at least 50 of their 53 senators to agree, while some have publicly opposed it. Internal discord: Rand Paul, Thom Tillis and the risk of collapse Senator Rand Paul ( from Kentucky ) declared that he does not support the bill due to concerns about the excessive increase in public debt. Meanwhile, Senator Thom Tillis ( from North Carolina ) drew attention when he stated on the Senate floor that the cuts to Medicaid in the bill are a "betrayal".

"What will I say to over 663,000 of my citizens in the coming years, when President Trump cuts Medicaid and pushes them out of the program?" — Thom Tillis said. He also criticized Trump's advisory team as "amateurish," confusing actual healthcare policy with the slogan of "waste, fraud, and abuse." Just a few hours before the speech, Thom Tillis announced that he would not run for re-election in 2026. Some other Republican senators also expressed concern. Senator Susan Collins from Maine indicated she is "leaning toward opposition" even though she supported the bill in the first round. She wants to raise taxes on the wealthy instead of cutting Medicaid. Similarly, Senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska also supported the bill in the early stages but is worried about the impact on the healthcare system. Controversial budget trick: hiding the true costs of the bill To hide the true scale of the expenditure, the Republican Party employed a budgeting trick called "current policy baseline" (current policy baseline). This tactic helps to "reduce" the total cost of the bill by $3.8 trillion by assuming that the temporary tax cuts from 2017 were permanent from the start. This is the first time the Senate has used this calculation method. On Monday, the Republicans passed this maneuver with a vote of 53-47. Senator Ron Wyden (Democrat - Oregon) warned that this approach is "dangerously arbitrary" and could become a "double-edged sword" if power shifts. Prioritize national defense, tighten welfare, and increase division The bill not only cuts social welfare programs but also allocates an increase in military spending of up to 150 billion USD. It also further funds immigration and deportation activities under Trump, while exempting taxes on overtime pay and tips — a policy believed to be aimed at attracting the working class that supports Trump. The bill is packaged through the "budget reconciliation" (, allowing the Republican Party to surpass the 60-vote threshold to avoid a filibuster and pass with only a simple majority. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party is trying to delay the process by requesting a full reading of the bill — lasting 16 hours. The spokesperson for Senator Chuck Schumer )Minority Leader of the Senate( stated that they will use amendments to "expose the disastrous impact" of the bill, especially on rural hospitals and poor people. Next phase: Wait for the House to vote final If the Senate passes it, the bill will return to the House for the final vote. The previous version of the House was passed on May 22 by just one vote. House Speaker Mike Johnson has asked members to be ready to return to Washington as early as Tuesday to hold the vote on Wednesday. President Trump — who is in his second term — wants to sign this bill before Friday, just in time for America's Independence Day. Conclusion President Trump's budget and tax bill is causing a fierce wave of controversy, not only between the two parties but also within the Republican Party itself. With the public intervention of Elon Musk, political pressure continues to mount. Will the bill be able to overcome these obstacles before the deadline of July 4th? The answer will shape the future of millions of Americans — and possibly the 2026 election as well.