Republicans cite Musk’s business conflicts to downplay Trump tax bill rebellion

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Elon Musk stands to lose big from President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill in Congress, leaving some Republicans to suggest the billionaire tech mogul’s interests are to blame for his sudden disdain toward the megabill.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which the Tesla owner abruptly torched as a “disgusting abomination” for adding to the deficit, includes the repeal of electric vehicle tax credits and other green energy tax incentives that stand to hurt Musk’s business ventures.

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