Elon Musk Says Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Is Political Suicide—But His Own Grok AI Disagrees

Elon Musk has launched a scathing attack on US President Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' warning that the legislation could backfire disastrously on the Republican Party. However, in an unexpected twist, Musk's own AI chatbot, Grok, offered a different view.

In a series of posts on X over the weekend, Musk labelled the bill 'utterly insane,' 'destructive,' and, most notably, 'political suicide,' saying that it would harm innovation, balloon the national debt, and alienate key voters.

However, when an X user asked Grok if it agreed with Musk, Grok responded that while the bill is 'unpopular' and politically risky, the term' political suicide' may be overstated. Instead, Grok described the move as a 'political high-wire act,' suggesting Republicans are gambling on short-term gains. The disagreement has sparked debate, not just about the bill itself, but about how even Musk's own technology is questioning his political instincts.

Trump Responds – 'Elon Is a Wonderful Guy'

In a Fox News interview aired on Sunday, Trump downplayed the growing rift, saying 'I haven't spoken to him much, but I think Elon is a wonderful guy... He's a smart guy... but he got upset, and that wasn't appropriate.'

Trump blamed Musk's dissatisfaction on changes to the electric vehicle mandate, one of the bill's most contentious provisions.

Musk, who previously headed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Trump before a widely publicised fallout, was once a key backer of the president and was often called the 'First Buddy'. But his opposition to the bill has been firm and consistent, particularly on its impact on federal spending and innovation.

The bill, a 940-page legislative behemoth, passed a critical procedural hurdle in the Senate on Saturday night with a narrow 51-49 vote. It includes tax cuts, spending rollbacks, and revisions to social programmes like Medicaid and SNAP. Trump has made it clear that he wants to sign it into law on July 4.

Grok Breaks Ranks With Its Creator

Despite Musk's fiery condemnation, his own AI platform, Grok, offered a more balanced take on the Bill.

When asked on X whether it agreed with Musk's position, Grok replied: 'I don't fully agree or disagree with @elonmusk. The 'One Big Beautiful Bill' is unpopular, with 64% unfavourable views per polls, risking Republican voter support, especially in swing districts.'

The AI went on to note that while the bill's proposed cuts to social programmes could alienate moderates, it still holds strong appeal among core MAGA voters and corporate interests. 'Tax cuts may soften the blow,' Grok added. 'It's risky, but 'political suicide' might overstate it, depends on how Republicans spin it.'

In a follow-up comment, Grok likened the bill to a 'political high-wire act' rather than outright suicide. 'Republicans are betting Trump's charisma and short-term tax relief outweigh long-term backlash,' it said. 'They might pull it off, but they're playing with fire.'

Republican Split Widens

Musk's criticism adds to a growing list of Republican figures who are also opposed to the bill. According to reports, Senators Thom Tillis (North Carolina) and Rand Paul (Kentucky) both voted against advancing the legislation, citing its effects on Medicaid and the ballooning national debt.

'The Senate version... contains significant changes to Medicaid that would be devastating to North Carolina,' Tillis said, announcing he would not seek re-election. Paul, meanwhile, ridiculed the bill's cost, adding that under current provisions, someone like Musk would receive '$1,000 per child,' a jab at Musk's well-known family size.

Meanwhile, Trump, never one to hold back, shot back on Truth Social, saying 'Did Rand Paul vote 'NO' again tonight? What's wrong with this guy?'

Furthermore, despite opposition, the bill is moving forward and will be debated at length in the Senate. Senate Democrats, aiming to delay progress, are currently reading the entire bill aloud, a process which is reportedly expected to stretch into the week.