Macy’s, an iconic US department store, announced on Thursday that it will reduce its workforce by approximately 3.5 percent — equivalent to around 2,350 jobs — as the retailer seeks to cut costs and revive flagging sales. This comes alongside plans to shutter five of the brand’s department stores in Arlington, Virginia; San Leandro, California; Lihue, Hawaii; Simi Valley, California; and Tallahassee, Florida this year. Affected employees were also notified of the layoffs on Thursday, with the last day for those impacted being January 26.
Internal changes at the company’s leadership level are also on the horizon. Current Bloomingdale’s CEO, Tony Spring, is set to assume the CEO role at Macy’s in early February, replacing outgoing CEO Jeff Gennette. This comes as the company anticipates reporting its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings in late February. As of October 28, Macy’s has 723 locations nationwide, which includes about 500 namesake stores, 158 Bluemercury stores, and 56 Bloomingdale’s stores.
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The sluggish American economy under President Joe Biden has hit the retail sector especially hard. Polling over recent months has shown voters continue to disapprove of Biden’s handling of the economy. Even traditional Democrat constituencies have soured on what the Biden White House has dubbed “Bidenomics.”
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❓What Happened: The Trump administration plans to shift Greenland from U.S. European Command to U.S. Northern Command, which is tasked with homeland defense, signaling President Donald J. Trump’s intention to acquire the Danish territory.
👥 Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, U.S. military officials, and Greenland’s population.
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💬 Key Quote: “We have to have Greenland,” President Trump stated during Vice President Vance’s visit to the island earlier this year.
⚠️ Impact: The move underscores Greenland’s strategic importance to U.S. national security and ambition to bring it under U.S. control.
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The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to reassign Greenland from the U.S. European Command to the U.S. Northern Command, a move seen as emphasizing both its role in homeland defense and President Donald J. Trump’s ambition to acquire it. The U.S. Northern Command oversees defense operations for the continental United States, Alaska, and neighboring nations such as Canada and Mexico.
U.S. officials say the change reflects a strategic shift in viewing Greenland as critical to American security. Acquiring Greenland, currently under the Kingdom of Denmark, has been a focal point for the Trump administration.
During a March visit to Greenland’s Pituffik Space Base, Vice President J.D. Vance criticized Denmark for inadequate investment in the island’s infrastructure and security. The base, equipped with missile detection systems, is considered vital to U.S. defense interests.
President Donald J. Trump has maintained his interest in acquiring Greenland due to its value for national security and its rare earth mineral resources. During Vance’s March visit, Trump remarked, “We have to have Greenland.” In a speech to Congress, Trump pledged significant development opportunities for Greenland, stating, “We will make you rich, and together, we will take Greenland to heights like you have never thought possible before.”
Greenland lies at the entrance to the Northwest Passage, which passes through the northern islands of Canada. It could become a majorstrategic searoute if temperatures rise in the northern hemisphere.
❓What Happened: President Donald J. Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, blasted the former Biden government’s open borders policies for jeopardizing U.S. national security by allowing dangerous illegal immigrants into the country. Homan contends Biden’s importation of millions of illegal immigrants makes incidents like the recent terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, more challenging to prevent.
👥 Who’s Involved: Tom Homan, Mohamed Sabry Soliman (Egyptian national and illegal immigrant), the former Biden government, and Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ).
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📍 Where & When: Homan’s remarks were made during a media appearance following the terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025.
💬 Key Quote: “What concerned me the most was they created the biggest national security vulnerability this country has ever seen,” said Homan, referring to the Biden government’s lack of border security enforcement.
⚠️ Impact: Homan warned of ongoing threats for the next decade due to Biden-era border policies, including terrorism risks and other criminal activities.
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President Donald J. Trump‘s border czar, Tom Homan, has warned that the former Biden government’s open borders policies have created a significant national security threat, citing the recent anti-Semitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado. Speaking with Sean Hannity following the Boulder attack, Homan expressed concerns over the danger posed by “two million known gotaways” who crossed the U.S. border under Biden, warning, “We don’t know who they are, where they came from, or where they are.”
Homan pointed to the attack in Boulder, where Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national and illegal immigrant who overstayed his tourist visa and was subsequently given a work permit by the Biden government, injured multiple people at a pro-Israel event using Molotov cocktails and a makeshift flamethrower. Soliman, who reportedly shouted “Free Palestine” during the attack, had planned a mass shooting but was unable to acquire a firearm. Two individuals were hospitalized with severe burns.
Homan criticized Biden and the Democratic Party for allowing unvetted migrants into the country and granting them work permits, claiming such policies enable bad actors to “sit here and plan something bad.” He warned that the U.S. would face the consequences of these decisions for the next decade.
The former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) chief also took aim at congressional Democrats for protesting at detention centers, mentioning an incident involving Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ), who was charged with assaulting law enforcement at a New Jersey facility. Homan described these actions as part of a broader attack on ICE and the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Homan emphasized the broader implications of Biden’s failed border policies and the monumental task of undoing the damage, pointing to issues such as sex trafficking, fentanyl smuggling, and terrorism. “This is the biggest national security vulnerability this country has ever seen,” he warned.
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Tom Homan on Biden’s border crisis: “We are going to be dealing with this for the next 10 years because of the chaos they created in 4 years.” pic.twitter.com/vFlQ0JgAHO
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❓What Happened: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the U.S. Navy to rename the oiler ship USNS Harvey Milk, originally named after gay rights activist Harvey Milk, who had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old runaway boy while he was in his thirties.
👥 Who’s Involved: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and the late Harvey Milk.
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📍 Where & When: The renaming order was issued at the start of Pride Month in June of 2025, affecting a ship named in 2016 during a San Francisco ceremony.
⚠️ Impact: The decision has sparked criticism from Democratic leaders, but draws attention to Milk’s controversial relationship with underage boy JackGalenMcKinley.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the U.S. Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, a ship named in honor of the late gay rights activist and politician. The order, issued at the start of Pride Month, was revealed through a memorandum issued by the Department of Defense (DoD).
The USNS Harvey Milk was named in 2016 during a ceremony in San Francisco. Milk, a Navy veteran, became the first openly gay elected official in California in 1977, serving on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors before being assassinated in 1978. However, Milk also had a sexual relationship with an underage runaway, Jack Galen McKinley, while he was in his thirties, which has led many conservatives to challenge the status he has been awarded as a civil rights hero.
This renaming initiative is reportedly part of Hegseth’s broader efforts to “reestablish the warrior culture” within the military. Since assuming his role, Hegseth has worked to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, aiming to restore what he refers to as the “warrior ethos.”
In addition to the USNS Harvey Milk, other ships on a Navy renaming recommendation list include the USNS Thurgood Marshall, USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg, USNS Harriet Tubman, USNS Dolores Huerta, USNS Lucy Stone, USNS Cesar Chavez, and USNS Medgar Evers.
The decision has drawn sharp criticism from Democratic leaders. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) condemned the move, stating, “The reported decision by the Trump Administration to change the names of the USNS Harvey Milk and other ships in the John Lewis-class is a shameful, vindictive erasure of those who fought to break down barriers for all to chase the American Dream.”
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) also expressed outrage, calling the renaming “disgusting, blatant discrimination—and during Pride Month to boot.” He added that Milk “served the U.S. Navy and his country honorably, and he was assassinated while serving the public and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights.”
Schumer did not reference Milk’s unlawful relations with McKinley.
Jack Montgomery contributed to this report.
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❓What Happened: The United Kingdom has been excluded from a U.S. executive order that doubles steel and aluminum tariffs from 25 percent to 50 percent.
👥 Who’s Involved: U.S. President Donald Trump, the British government, and U.S. firms importing steel and aluminum.
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📍 Where & When: President Trump’s executive order was signed in the U.S. on Tuesday evening, impacting international trade.
💬 Key Quote: A British government spokesman stated it remains “committed to protecting British business and jobs across key sectors, including steel as part of our plan for change.”
⚠️ Impact: British exporters avoid the immediate tariff hike, showcasing a benefit of Britain leaving the European Union (EU) and regaining control over its international trade policy. However, it faces potential increases if the terms of the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal are not met by July 9.
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The United Kingdom has avoided a tariff increase under a new executive order signed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump that doubles steel and aluminum import taxes for many countries. While the order raises tariffs on these materials from 25 percent to 50 percent for most nations, Britain, which regained control over international trade policy on exiting the European Union (EU), will maintain a lower rate—at least for now.
The exemption hinges on compliance with the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD), agreed between the Trump administration and the British government on May 8. According to the order, if the United Kingdom fails to meet the terms of the EPD by July 9, the tariff rate could rise to 50 percent.
The executive order, signed on Tuesday evening, aims to increase costs for U.S. firms importing steel and aluminum from abroad, bolstering the American steel industry.
The exemption for Britain provides relief for British exporters, who would otherwise face significant financial strain under the heightened tariffs.
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❓What Happened: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced there are no plans for a “Pride Month” proclamation under President Donald J. Trump.
👥 Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, and the Department of Education.
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📍 Where & When: White House press briefing, June 3, 2025.
💬 Key Quote: “There are no plans for a proclamation for the month of June,” said Leavitt, adding Trump is “proud to be a President for all Americans regardless of race, religion, or creed.”
⚠️ Impact: The Trump administration is shifting focus away from LGBT-centric policies to initiatives such as recognizing Title IX’s anniversary and addressing gender ideology in federal policy.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Tuesday that President Donald J. Trump’s administration has no plans to issue a “Pride Month” proclamation this June, marking a significant departure from his predecessor’s approach to LGBT-related celebrations.
“There are no plans for a proclamation for the month of June,” Leavitt stated during a press briefing, emphasizing that President Trump is “proud to be a president for all Americans regardless of race, religion, or creed.”
The announcement coincides with the Department of Education’s decision to designate June as “Title IX Month,” commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the landmark legislation prohibiting sex-based education discrimination.
This approach contrasts sharply with the policies of former President Joe Biden, who issued annual “Pride Month” proclamations and hosted high-profile LGBT events at the White House. Notably, a 2023 Pride event under Biden drew criticism after transgender activist Rose Montoya, a man claiming to be a woman, appeared topless in a video on the White House lawn. Biden also signed an executive order in 2022 to expand access to gender-transition procedures for adults and minors.
Since taking office, Trump has focused on rolling back “radical” gender ideology. In an executive order titled “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government,” the White House stated that erasing sex in language and policy undermines trust in government and societal stability.
The Trump administration has prioritized protecting children from irreversible gender procedures and ensuring fairness in women’s sports by barring biological males from competing. This marks a sharp pivot from the policies of the previous administration, reinforcing Trump’s commitment to “biological truth.”
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❓What Happened: Leaked medical tests suggest Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has a male karyotype, raising further questions about eligibility to compete against women under new gender testing rules for the 2028 Olympics.
👥 Who’s Involved: Imane Khelif, the International Boxing Association (IBA), the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the World Boxing Association (WBA).
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📍 Where & When: Paris Olympics 2024; potential impact on the 2028 Olympic Games.
💬 Key Quote: “Chromosome analysis reveals a Male karyotype. No numerical or chromosomal anomalies detected at 450-550 banding resolution,” according to a report attributed to Dr. Lal PathLabs.
⚠️ Impact: Khelif’s eligibility as a female athlete is in question, with new gender testing rules potentially barring participation in future competitions.
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Leaked medical records reportedly reveal that Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, whoclaimed Olympic gold in women’s boxing at the 2024 Paris Games, has a male karyotype, suggesting potential ineligibility under new gender testing rules for the 2028 Olympics. Khelif’s dominating performance in the Paris Olympics reignited controversy surrounding the athlete’s eligibility, after the International Boxing Association (IBA) previously disqualified Khelif from competing as a female in 2022 and 2023 due to gender test concerns. Despite the IBA’s ban, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) allowed Khelif to compete in Paris as a woman.
Now, the allegedly female boxer’s gender issue has resurfaced following the World Boxing Association’s (WBA) announcement of updated gender testing requirements for Olympic fighters. Reports suggest that Khelif’s medical tests, conducted by Dr. Lal PathLabs in New Delhi, indicated a male karyotype and testosterone levels consistent with typical male ranges. The records also reportedly show the presence of internal testes and an absence of female reproductive organs.
Algerian sports officials have dismissed the findings, insisting Khelif qualifies as a woman due to “medical reasons.” Khelif, who has identified as female since birth, was reportedly placed on testosterone suppression therapy in 2023.
Medical experts note that conditions such as Swyer syndrome, Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, or 5-alpha reductase deficiency could explain Khelif’s situation. The latter condition, found only in males, can result in ambiguous genitalia at birth and the development of male characteristics during puberty.
Notably, the leaked 2023 test results appear to confirm a separate reported test conducted by endocrinologists Soumaya Fedala and Jacques Young, which surfaced online in late 2024 following the Paris Olympics. The 2024 test leak also found that Khelif had no uterus and instead possessed internal testes, while diagnosing the boxer with 5-alpha reductase deficiency.
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❓What Happened: Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) admitted she did not read President Donald J. Trump’s budget reconciliation bill before voting for it and would have opposed it had she known about an AI-related provision. The Georgia Republican also appears not to understand the purpose of the ban on state-level AI regulation, a provision likely intended to prevent Democrat state lawmakers in California from setting regulatory standards for the whole country.
👥 Who’s Involved: Marjorie Taylor Greene, President Trump, national Democratic lawmakers, including Eric Swalwell, Ted Lieu, Mark Pocan, Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA), and the California state legislature.
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📍 Where & When: U.S. House of Representatives; Greene’s admission was posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
💬 Key Quote: “Full transparency, I did not know about this section on pages 278-279 of the OBBB that strips states of the right to make laws or regulate AI for 10 years,” Greene wrote on X.
⚠️ Impact: Critics contend that the AI provision would block states from regulating AI systems for a decade, potentially nullifying existing state laws. However, Greene also seems unaware that the provision is actually an assertion of federal authority over AI regulation, meant to effectively prevent far-left state-level Democrats in California from dictating AI regulatory policy for the whole country.
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Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has acknowledged that she did not thoroughly read President Donald J. Trump‘s tax and spending bill, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), before voting in favor of it. Greene admitted she was unaware of a provision in the bill that would prevent states from regulating artificial intelligence (AI) systems for 10 years.
Posting on X, Greene wrote, “Full transparency, I did not know about this section on pages 278-279 of the OBBB that strips states of the right to make laws or regulate AI for 10 years. I am adamantly OPPOSED to this and it is a violation of state rights and I would have voted NO if I had known this was in there.”
The AI provision, added just two days before the markup, would prohibit state and local governments from enacting laws or regulations targeting AI models, facial recognition systems, and other automated decision tools. While critics make over-the-top claims that the provision removes safeguards or is an infringement on state rights, the section appears more aimed at preventing California from setting AI regulatory standards for the entire country.
Most technology companies working on AI development are either located in California or have a nexus to the state, meaning far-left Democrats in Sacramento can enact regulation directly on most of the industry. Additionally, as has happened with other industries, when California passes sweeping regulatory standards, companies in that sector will often change their policies nationwide to comply with California law rather than creating policies and adjusting consumer or user experiences for Californians alone. Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has already signed several new laws regulating AI.
Under the former Biden government, the lack of federal intervention allowed California to set emissions standards for the automotive industry and regulations on electric vehicles. The provision that Greene didn’t read in Trump’s budget reconciliation bill would prevent the very situation that the Trump White House had to correct by intervening against California on emissions standards.
Notably, Democratic lawmakers, who unanimously opposed the bill, responded sharply to Greene’s admission. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) posted, “You have one job. To. Read. The. F***ing. Bill.” Similarly, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) noted that he had read the provision and cited it as a reason for his opposition, advising, “PRO TIP: It’s helpful to read stuff before voting on it.”
As it is currently written, the AI provision is unlikely to survive the Byrd Rule in the U.S. Senate, though some lawmakers say they are working to alter the section to be Byrd Rule compliant.
❓What Happened: An 18-year-old Air Force cadet candidate, Ava Moore, was killed by a jet ski allegedly being driven recklessly by an illegal immigrant.
👥 Who’s Involved: Ava Moore, Daikerlyn Alejandraa Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Maikel Coello Perozo, and U.S. Air Force Academy officials.
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📍 Where & When: Lake Grapevine, Texas, over Memorial Day weekend; funeral held Saturday.
💬 Key Quote: “We lost an exemplary teammate this weekend—Cadet Candidate Ava Moore, whose passion for leadership and service left an impact on everyone she met,” said Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent.
⚠️ Impact: Moore’s death has sparked outrage, with law enforcement highlighting the immigration status of the suspects. Both suspects face criminal charges and deportation proceedings.
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An 18-year-old Air Force cadet candidate, Ava Moore, was honored with full military funeral rites on Saturday after her tragic killing in a jet ski collision allegedly caused by an illegal immigrant. Moore, who had recently graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School and was set to join the Academy’s Class of 2029, died while kayaking on Lake Grapevine in Texas over Memorial Day weekend.
The U.S. Air Force Academy confirmed Moore was laid to rest with military honors, including the playing of Taps, flag folding, and flag presentation to her family. According to the Academy’s Superintendent, Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, Moore’s leadership and dedication left a lasting impression on her peers. “Ava’s constant happiness and attitude helped her squadron get through the challenges of the Prep School, and her drive to excel was on display as she sought out leadership positions to improve herself and her team,” he said.
Authorities arrested two Venezuelan nationals in connection with the incident. Daikerlyn Alejandraa Gonzalez-Gonzalez, 22, who is accused of operating the jet ski that struck Moore, faces a second-degree manslaughter charge. Maikel Coello Perozo, 21, allegedly assisted Gonzalez-Gonzalez in fleeing the scene and faces charges for hindering apprehension and a vehicle collision. Both suspects reportedly had packed suitcases when apprehended by law enforcement.
Gonzalez-Gonzalez is being held in Tarrant County Jail on a $500,000 bond, while Perozo’s bail is set at $3,250. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed detainers on both migrants.
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❓What Happened: Donald Trump Jr. is launching an online firearm store called GrabAGun, aiming to make firearms more accessible and fill gaps left by corporate policy changes.
👥 Who’s Involved: Donald Trump Jr., investor Omeed Malik, GrabAGun CEO Marc Nemat, and attorney Colion Noir.
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📍 Where & When: Announced on June 3, 2025, with plans to go public soon.
💬 Key Quote: “This is giving [the public] an opportunity with ‘grab a gun,’ to shop the way they shop virtually everything else.” — Donald Trump Jr.
⚠️ Impact: The platform seeks to restore access to firearms and accessories, offering a streamlined online shopping experience while adhering to federal regulations.
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Donald Trump Jr. has announced the upcoming launch of an online firearm retailer, GrabAGun, which he and his partners have described as the “Amazon of guns.” The platform aims to provide a streamlined shopping experience for firearms and accessories while adhering to federal safety regulations.
Speaking to the media on June 3, Trump Jr. explained the motivation behind the venture, highlighting a growing demand for firearms among groups not traditionally associated with gun ownership. “There’s women coming into the marketplace for self-defense,” he said. “There’s a younger generation that’s shifting to the conservative side that understands the need to exercise their Second Amendment.”
GrabAGun will allow customers to purchase firearms online, though federal law requires the weapons to be picked up from authorized and licensed dealers, where standard background checks will be conducted. However, accessories such as scopes and ammunition can be shipped directly to consumers’ homes.
Trump Jr., an avid marksman and hunter, emphasized the venture’s role in filling a void created by changing corporate policies. “Walmart used to be the largest retailer of firearms in America. Corporate policies change, you can no longer have that access,” he noted. “This is covering that void.”
The company has already announced a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) led by investor Omeed Malik, who has previously backed conservative ventures including Tucker Carlson‘s media startup and the “anti-woke” online marketplace Public Square. Malik described the GrabAGun platform as a way for Americans to “buy guns and ammunition online just like you can on Amazon because we have a Second Amendment right.”
The website offers a wide range of products, including rifles, shotguns, small arms, ammunition, and outdoor equipment such as tents and camping gear. Trump Jr. will join the company’s board when it goes public, alongside gun influencer and attorney Colion Noir.
Additionally, Trump Jr. and Malik announced plans for a new social club in Washington, D.C., named the Executive Branch, which will cater to the city’s elite with a $500,000 membership fee.
❓What Happened: Elon Musk publicly criticized President Donald J. Trump’s flagship tax and spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination.”
👤Who’s Involved: Elon Musk, President Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson, Senator Rand Paul, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and Senator Chuck Schumer.
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🧾Key Quote: “Shame on those who voted for it,” Musk wrote on X.
⚠️Fallout: The rebuke could signal an impending rift between Musk, who recently departed the administration, seemingly on good terms, and President Trump.
📌Significance: Musk’s break with the Trump administration is his most direct since leaving government service at the end of May.
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Elon Musk lashed out at President Trump’s landmark tax and spending legislation on Tuesday, calling the bill a “disgusting abomination” and accusing lawmakers of saddling Americans with unsustainable debt.
Musk’s remarks came just days after his departure from the Trump administration, where he had served as the frontman for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative aimed at cutting government waste, with mixed results.
In posts on his X platform, Musk said the bill would raise the deficit to $2.5 trillion and was filled with “outrageous” pork-barrel provisions. “Shame on those who voted for it,” he wrote.
The bill, passed by the House in May, would extend Trump’s first-term tax cuts, cut taxes on tips, overtime, and social security, boost border security and defense spending, and raise the debt ceiling to $4 trillion. The Congressional Budget Office has estimated it would increase the deficit by at least $600 billion in the coming fiscal year.
President Trump’s Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, responded to Musk’s criticism by saying the America First leader “already knows where Elon Musk stood on this bill.”
Members of the administration, such as Stephen Miller, have explained to Musk that substantial cuts cannot be achieved in the “one big beautiful bill” because it is a reconciliation bill. Under the law, the reconciliation process can only impact discretionary spending. Most federal agency budgets, which Musk’s DOGE cuts impact, are considered nondiscretionary spending, and must be dealt with separately.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he spoke with Musk about the bill for 20 minutes earlier this week and noted that its phasing out of certain tax credits may affect Musk’s Tesla company. “I just deeply regret he’s made this mistake,” Johnson said.
Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky has said he won’t support the measure if it includes raising the debt ceiling. “The GOP will own the debt once they vote for this,” Paul said.
So far, Trump has held fire against Musk, who is also avoiding attacking Trump directly, instead stressing that the bill is “Congressional.” However, Trump has fired back against Rand Paul on social media, arguing he has “very little understanding of the bill” and that “the people of Kentucky can’t stand him.”
Despite the friction, Senate Majority Leader John Thune signaled the GOP would “proceed full speed ahead.” The administration has set a July 4 deadline to pass the legislation.
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Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.
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