Fetterman Criticizes Democrats for Embracing Elon Musk Amid Trump Fallout

Maverick Democratic Senator John Fetterman drew sharp lines within his own party on Thursday, openly criticizing fellow Democrats for what he described as a sudden embrace of tech magnate Elon Musk amid his ongoing dispute with former President Donald Trump. This unexpected alliance surfaced after Musk publicly denounced Trump’s much-publicized “big, beautiful bill” and went as far as to call for the former president’s impeachment—positions that have created tremors throughout both political parties.

The so-called “megabill,” a sweeping legislative package touted by Trump as a fulfillment of major campaign pledges such as enhanced border security, expanded American energy production, and cuts to taxes, remains under heated debate in Congress. Despite the White House’s backing and an initial push through the House, the bill has encountered resistance not only from every single House Democrat—who voted against it—but now from key Republicans in the Senate who are expressing doubts about its current format.

Amidst these legislative hurdles, Elon Musk has seized the national spotlight with a series of fiercely worded posts on X, the social media platform he owns. Decrying the bill as “massive, outrageous, pork-filled,” Musk lambasted Congressional supporters and insisted that its passage would be a disgrace. These comments have resonated across the aisle, prompting Democrats, who have in recent years been sharply critical of Musk’s stances and ventures—including his controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—to rally behind his opposition to the GOP-favored bill.

Fetterman, known for stepping outside party lines on issues including immigration and U.S.-Israel relations, was quick to highlight what he saw as hypocrisy in this newfound support for Musk. “The Dems, we've been dumping all over Musk and vandalizing Teslas or whatever, and now, suddenly, we might be more back into him,” said Fetterman, referring to waves of anti-Tesla protests and acts of vandalism targeting Musk’s automotive business in recent years. These incidents escalated during Trump’s second term, leading law enforcement agencies to characterize them as acts of domestic terrorism.

“It wasn’t that long ago that Tesla was like the virtue-signaling kind of accessory for Dems,” Fetterman continued. Stressing the need for consistency, he said, “I would never want to vandalize Teslas, and the ‘big, beautiful bill’ is wrong for America. So, from my perspective, I’ve just tried to be consistent through that.”

Other Democrats echoed similar sentiments. Representative Ro Khanna from California called for working alongside Musk to oppose Trump’s legislative agenda, citing rare areas of shared interest. Meanwhile, some Republicans highlighted what they see as opportunistic shifts in Democratic strategy. “It’s kind of ironic to me that, a week ago, the Democrats hated Elon Musk’s guts … and now they’re basing everything they have on him,” observed GOP Congressman Tim Burchett.

The legislative package at the heart of this controversy continues to face scrutiny, as the nation’s debt hovers above $36 trillion. With both parties displaying internal fractures and unlikely alliances emerging, the bill’s fate—and the shifting loyalties surrounding it—remain uncertain as debates rage on Capitol Hill.