After declaring he was stepping away from the political spotlight, Elon Musk got right back in it. As the Senate debated President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” on Monday before a final vote, Musk issued a stark warning via his social media platform X.

President Trump again targeted Elon Musk, attacking the amount of government subsidies Musk is receiving after Musk renewed criticism​ of the president's flagship spending bill​.