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Donald Trump Responds to Elon Musk's Criticism of 'Big Beautiful Bill'

New York PostMay 28, 20252 min195,494 views
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Trump's Reaction to Musk's Criticism

  • 🗣️ President Trump addressed Elon Musk's criticism of the "big beautiful bill," stating that Musk was disappointed it didn't cut enough and undercut "DOGE efforts."
  • 🎯 Trump explained that the bill had to pass the House and that without it, the country would face a 65% increase in taxes.
  • ⚖️ He clarified that while he is not happy with certain aspects of the bill, he is thrilled by others, particularly the level of tax cutting.

The 'Big Beautiful Bill'

  • 💰 The bill aims to achieve the lowest tax rate in the country's history, with significant benefits for low and middle-income people.
  • 🤝 Trump credited Speaker Johnson and John Thun for their incredible job in negotiating the bill, working alongside him and others.
  • 🚫 He highlighted the absence of Democrat votes, stating that without them, they must secure almost all Republican votes.

Immigration Concerns

  • ⚠️ Trump identified immigration as the single biggest problem, citing 21 million people pouring into the country, many of whom he described as dangerous.
  • 🏛️ He mentioned difficulties in deporting individuals due to certain judges not making the process easy.
  • 📢 Trump criticized Democrats for their stance on immigration, suggesting they would vote for a tax increase out of "hatred."
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