The timing was no coincidence. On July 3, Congress passed President Donald Trump’s signature legislation, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping package that includes massive spending cuts, the end of clean energy subsidies, and controversial changes to social safety net programs. Trump is expected to sign the bill on July 4.

Nearly a month after their initial social media bluster, Elon Musk reignited controversy by renewing his criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tax bill.