Elon Musk has warned that he would "fire all politicians" after he posted a scathing message about Donald Trump's "disgusting" bill.
After weeks of political tension, the billionaire tech mogul has publicly blasted Trump’s trillion-dollar spending plan and walked away from his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Musk’s frustration exploded on June 3, just days after officially ending his 130-day government stint.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Tesla CEO let loose: “I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore. This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination,” he wrote.
“Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.”
He followed it up with a scorcher: “In November next year, we fire all politicians who betrayed the American people.”
The bill - proudly dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” by Trump - includes $5 trillion in tax cuts, heightened Medicaid restrictions, and a $3.8 trillion projected deficit increase, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Musk had served as a “Special Government Employee,” a temporary status limited to 130 days, which ended around May 28. But it’s clear the departure was more than just a calendar expiration.
“I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly,” Musk told CBS. “It increases the budget deficit and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing. I think a bill can be big or it can be beautiful. But I don’t know if it can be both.”
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Speaking to Bloomberg, Musk added: “I think, in terms of political spending, I’m going to do a lot less in the future. I think I've done enough.”
He reiterated the sentiment during a public forum in Qatar, saying: “I think I’ve done enough.”
Despite Musk’s criticism, Trump took a surprisingly gentle tone in response. Posting to Truth Social, the 78-year-old wrote: “This will be his last day, but not really, because he will, always, be with us, helping all the way. Elon is terrific!”
He even teased a White House press conference with Musk on May 30, though that never materialized.
The warm send-off baffled many, especially after Musk’s growing irritation with Trump’s inner circle.
In recent weeks, Musk had called Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro a “moron” and slammed a UAE-OpenAI deal that excluded his company.
Unsurprisingly, Musk’s call to “fire all politicians” sent social media into overdrive.
“Does he have firing authority? Love Elon, but I think firing is out of his range… not sure,” one user posted.
Another added: “Elon can say whatever he wants, but he doesn't have the power to fire any politicians.”
“Lol this dude can't fire any of them. They're elected officials. Elon can't do anything about that,” someone else chimed in.
In contrast to the bombshells he dropped afterward, Musk’s official farewell was understated.
“As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending,” he tweeted.
“The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government.”
The White House confirmed the exit, with The Guardian reporting the decision came “at a senior staff level.”