House Speaker Slams Musk's 'Disgusting' GOP Bill Criticism

Washington D.C. - House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) publicly rebuked Elon Musk's criticism of the recently proposed GOP spending bill, describing Musk's assessment as "very disappointing, very surprising." The statement follows Musk's controversial X post labeling the bill a "disgusting abomination." Johnson, in a brief interview captured on video, stated, "But with all due respect, my friend Elon is terribly wrong about the one big, beautiful bill." He emphasized the bill's focus on identifying and rectifying fraud, waste, and abuse within government programs, citing work done with DOGE as an example of successful initiatives. Johnson's comments highlight the ongoing political tensions surrounding the bill and its potential impact. The video shows Johnson speaking to reporters in what appears to be the Capitol Building. The incident underscores the complexities of navigating political discourse, particularly when high-profile individuals express strong opinions on legislative matters.