Elon Musk Jokes About Revisiting Beliefs on Big Beautiful Bill Following Schiff's Praise

Elon Musk sparked renewed debate over the controversial "Big Beautiful Bill" after a rare moment of agreement with Democratic Senator Adam Schiff unfolded on social media. The unexpected alignment quickly unraveled, however, as both men clarified their fundamentally different objections to the bill, highlighting the increasingly fractious national discourse around government spending and policy priorities.

On X (formerly Twitter), Senator Schiff surprised followers by publicly backing Musk’s view that the legislation was laden with what he described as unnecessary expenditures. “I can’t believe I’m saying this – but [Elon Musk] is right,” Schiff wrote, before denouncing elements of the bill as containing “dangerous” far-right provisions. Meanwhile, Musk’s primary criticism focused on the bill’s overall financial bloat, slamming it as a wasteful increase in government outlays. The exchange drew attention to the breadth of opposition facing the Big Beautiful Bill from all sides of the political spectrum.

Musk, never one to shy away from a public spat, responded sardonically: “Hmm, few things could convince me to reconsider my position more than Adam Schiff agreeing with me!” The comment underscored the tech leader’s unease at being aligned, even momentarily, with a prominent Democratic figure. As the debate gained intensity, Musk’s recent departure from his advisory post in the Trump administration took on new significance. President Donald Trump had praised Musk’s tenure with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), gifting him a symbolic “key to the White House” as a gesture of appreciation just days before their relationship soured.

After stepping down, Musk initially expressed hope about remaining an informal adviser to the president. However, his vocal condemnation of the Big Beautiful Bill marked a sharp turn. Musk labeled the legislation a “massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill” and castigated lawmakers who supported it, stating bluntly, “You know you did wrong.”

The backlash to Musk’s criticism was swift and divided. Republican stalwarts such as Senators Mike Lee and Rand Paul echoed his concerns, while other GOP leaders distanced themselves. House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed surprise at Musk’s reaction, noting that the two had discussed the bill at length. Still, the controversy illuminated fissures within the Republican ranks, particularly as Trump and Musk began exchanging barbs across social platforms and on television appearances.

The feud escalated dramatically when Musk issued a pair of deleted tweets—one alluding to Trump’s alleged mention in documents related to the late Jeffrey Epstein, and another endorsing calls for Trump’s impeachment in favor of Vice President J.D. Vance. These incendiary posts added fuel to a rivalry that appears unlikely to be resolved soon. When pressed for comment, Trump dismissed any notion of reconciliation, telling reporters he was “very disappointed” with Musk and declaring, “Elon’s totally lost it.”

As the fallout continues, observers are left to wonder whether this once-close working relationship can ever be repaired. With both personalities known for their outsized influence—and tempers—the next chapter in the Musk-Trump saga remains highly unpredictable and closely watched in both political and tech circles.