On Sunday, Senator Cory Booker stated that he will not accept campaign donations from Elon Musk, while encouraging the tech mogul to actively engage in opposing a significant GOP-backed spending bill he described as damaging to the American economy. In an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Booker emphasized that this issue transcends party lines and invited Musk to leverage his influence to pressure Congress against the bill, rather than merely express opinions online.
Booker firmly rejected the idea of accepting financial support from Musk but expressed openness to him contributing resources to raise awareness about the bill among the public. His comments came amid discussions among other Democrats, like Rep. Ro Khanna, who have suggested that the Democratic Party should seek to align with Musk given recent tensions between him and former President Donald Trump.
The conflict escalated after Musk criticized the budget bill on social media, labeling it a “disgusting abomination.” This led Trump to retaliate, suggesting that Musk’s behavior had become untenable and questioning his loyalty after Musk’s substantial financial support for Trump in the past.
Trump, in a conversation with NBC, indicated he is not interested in mending ties with Musk and warned of potential repercussions should Musk decide to support Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections. The contentious “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” passed by House Republicans, aims to extend tax cuts and alter funding for social programs, raising concerns among Democrats over its impact on Medicaid and food assistance for low-income Americans. Booker urged that the consequences of the bill would burden average citizens, portraying it as a reflection of ongoing chaos and cruelty in governance.
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