Elon Musk’s sharp reversal on President Trump’s flagship tax and spending bill has rattled GOP leaders and drawn a strong response from House Speaker Mike Johnson. Musk, who recently left his White House advisory role, called the Republican megabill a “disgusting abomination” and warned it would massively increase the federal deficit. Johnson, who spoke with Musk for over 20 minutes to defend the bill’s merits, expressed disappointment and surprise at Musk’s subsequent 180-degree turn, especially after what he described as a cordial discussion. Watch for more

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