White House defends 'big beautiful bill' following Musk criticism calling it 'disgusting'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defends President Donald Trump's spending bill despite Elon Musk's harsh criticism, highlighting GOP divisions over wasteful spending and national debt.

The White House defended the President Donald Trump-endorsed "big, beautiful bill" Tuesday after outgoing DOGE-chief Elon Musk doubled-down on his criticism of the spending bill, calling it a "disgusting abomination." Musk, who has been openly critical of the proposed reconciliation bill, said Tuesday afternoon that he "just can't stand it anymore."