In a rare political convergence, California Governor Gavin Newsom, tech mogul Elon Musk, and MAGA-aligned Republicans including Marjorie Taylor Greene are united in opposition to what Donald Trump once touted as his “big, beautiful bill.”
💸 The Bill That Sparked Bipartisan Backlash
The controversy centers on a massive Congressional spending and reconciliation package that President Trump has been championing as part of his broader economic recovery plan. Critics across the ideological spectrum, however, are calling it bloated, excessive, and misaligned with public needs.
Elon Musk, who recently left a federal advisory role, took to X (formerly Twitter), saying:
“I just can’t stand it anymore. This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination.”
Musk’s statement, sharp and unfiltered, lit up social media and drew support from unlikely quarters.
🤝 Newsom and Musk: A Temporary Alliance
Surprisingly, Gavin Newsom, a longtime critic of Musk and a symbol of progressive California politics, responded in agreement:
“Couldn’t have said it better myself,” the governor replied.
This moment marks a curious thaw in what has long been a tension-filled relationship. While Musk benefited from early California incentives to grow his companies, his clashes with state policies and leaders — especially during the pandemic and beyond — pushed him into a more combative stance.
🇺🇸 MAGA Joins the Chorus
Adding to the unusual coalition, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Sen. Rand Paul echoed Musk’s criticisms, with other right-leaning figures like Rep. Thomas Massie calling the bill “financial insanity.”
Despite their stark policy differences, all of these figures seem to agree on one point: the bill represents government overreach and reckless spending.
🔍 Political Fallout
The strange alliance highlights growing dissatisfaction with Trump’s policy direction — not just from expected opponents, but from once-allied voices in tech and conservative circles. It raises questions about whether this budget backlash could fracture Trump’s support base, or simply serve as a moment of shared outrage in an otherwise divided political landscape.
🧩 A Glimpse of a Complicated Future
As 2026 political dynamics begin to unfold, this moment of unity between ideological enemies may not last — but it’s a stark reminder that even the fiercest rivals can find common ground when money, power, and principles collide.
By ✍️ Yorlinda Ramìrez - MicuPost Team
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