Elon Musk has come out swinging against US President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax and spending bill. 

In a post on X this morning, the Tesla CEO called the bill an 'outrageous, pork-filled, disgusting abomination'. 

Musk added those who voted for it knew it was wrong - and should be ashamed. 

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson weighs in on these events - and wonders if this is an attempt on Elon's part to redeem himself.

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Elon Musk has come out swinging against US President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax and spending bill.&nbsp;
In a post on X this morning, the Tesla CEO called the bill an 'outrageous, pork-filled, disgusting abomination'.&nbsp;
Musk added those who voted for it knew it was wrong - and should be ashamed.&nbsp;
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson weighs in on these events - and wonders if this is an attempt on Elon's part to redeem himself.
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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Elon Musk criticising Donald Trump's bill

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