Sen. Cory Booker stated on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he will not accept campaign donations from Elon Musk but urges him to actively participate in opposing a GOP-backed spending bill, describing it as “disastrous for our long-term economy.” Booker emphasized that this issue transcends party lines and called for Musk to pressure Congress rather than merely expressing opinions on social media.
When asked if he would ever accept funds from Musk, Booker reiterated his stance, saying he would prefer Musk to contribute resources to inform the public about the spending bill instead. His comments follow a recent public feud between Musk and former President Donald Trump, who criticized each other online. Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna recently suggested that Musk might be welcomed into the Democratic Party, highlighting a shift in political relationships spurred by Musk’s statements.
The conflict began when Musk referred to the budget bill as a “disgusting abomination.” Trump responded on his platform, Truth Social, declaring that Musk had “worn thin” and called him “crazy.” In subsequent interactions, Musk accused Trump of ungratefulness after financially backing him, while Trump expressed no intention of mending their relationship.
The spending bill, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” has faced scrutiny for proposals that would cut Medicaid funding and impose new work requirements. Booker warned that its passage could lead to increased costs for average Americans, reiterating that the legislation embodies “chaos, corruption, and cruelty” from the current administration. Both Musk and certain Republicans have criticized the bill’s potential impact on federal debt, despite House Republicans downplaying these concerns.
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