Speaker Johnson Calls Out Musk
Washington, D.C. — House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is pushing back hard after Tesla CEO Elon Musk unleashed a blistering attack on the Republican-led tax and spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination” and warning it could explode the national debt.
Johnson, standing firm on Capitol Hill, defended the legislation as a “bold, beautiful step” toward restoring fiscal responsibility and cutting wasteful spending.
“Elon is a friend, but he’s completely mistaken about this major, impressive piece of legislation,” Johnson told reporters on Tuesday.
Musk’s criticism lit up social media, where he slammed the bill’s $2.5 trillion price tag and accused Congress of betraying American taxpayers.
“This pork-filled monster is a betrayal of everything conservatives fought for. It’s an abomination,” Musk posted on X.
But Speaker Johnson says the bill does the opposite — reining in out-of-control spending, slashing unnecessary green energy handouts, and delivering long-overdue tax relief to working Americans and small business owners.
🔥 What’s In the Bill?
- Eliminates EV tax credits from Biden’s Green New Deal — saving billions
- Rolls back government waste and woke energy mandates
- Lowers taxes for American families and small businesses
- Cuts red tape that hurts economic growth
- Reduces federal spending and targets the bloated bureaucracy
Johnson also revealed he had a 20-minute call with Musk the day before the billionaire’s outburst.
“We had a very friendly, respectful discussion,” Johnson said. “I explained the merits of the bill, and he seemed to understand.”
The Speaker believes Musk’s frustration may stem from a specific provision in the bill that phases out EV subsidies — a move that could impact Tesla’s bottom line.
“Let’s be honest. The government shouldn’t be picking winners and losers in the free market,” Johnson said. “Elon may disagree, but this bill puts America — not special interests — first.”
Despite Musk’s warning that the bill will worsen the national debt, Johnson insists it’s a necessary course correction after years of reckless spending under Democrat leadership.
🚨 Trump’s Role: A Quiet Power Play Behind the Scenes
President Donald Trump played a pivotal role in getting skeptical conservatives in the House to support the bill — and he’s now working to do the same in the Senate. The legislation narrowly passed the House in a 215-214-1 vote and now heads to the Senate, where Trump’s influence is expected to be critical.
“We’re getting this job done. This is about saving the country,” Johnson said confidently.
White House Shrugs Off Musk’s Criticism
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also brushed aside Musk’s remarks.
“The President knows where Elon stands. This bill isn’t changing — it’s the right bill at the right time,” she said.
🚨 Bottom Line for Conservatives
- This bill cuts liberal waste, slashes Green New Deal handouts, and puts America First
- Musk’s outrage may be more about Tesla profits than taxpayer priorities
- President Trump and Speaker Johnson are united — and determined to pass real conservative reform
