Elon Musk Resurfaces with Stark Political Threats Against Congress

Musk Issues Threats Over Congress Spending Vote

Elon Musk is stepping back into the political arena, much to the surprise of many, despite previously stating he would retreat from this scene. As the U.S. Senate debated President Donald Trump’s latest controversial bill, Musk took to his social media platform, X, to deliver a scathing critique. He called out Congress members who, he claimed, promised to cut government spending but then voted for what he described as the largest debt increase ever, saying they should be ashamed and threatening that they could lose their primaries next year if he had anything to say about it.

Controversial Remarks on Debt and Political Control

His criticisms of Trump’s spending bill have been quite intense lately, marked by a heated exchange between them earlier this month. In his recent postings on X, Musk even floated the idea of a new political party aimed at breaking the norms of current politics. “The outrageous spending of this bill, which raises the debt ceiling by a whopping FIVE TRILLION DOLLARS, clearly shows we are stuck in one-party control – the so-called PORKY PIG PARTY!! It’s time for a political party that genuinely looks out for the people,” he proclaimed.

Musk’s Political Spending and Future Plans

Musk’s warning about supporting primary challenges against incumbent Congress members represents a significant political move since he stepped back from his role as an advisor. Around $275 million has reportedly been funneled into Trump and other Republican campaigns for the upcoming 2024 election. Interestingly, his political action committee, America PAC, provided its last funding in March but primarily for two Republican candidates in Florida, suggesting Musk’s political machinations are still in play even if he said he’d scale back.