Speaker Johnson surprised by Musk's criticism of 'big, beautiful bill': He's 'flat wrong' / Fox News
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed both surprise and composed amusement after Elon Musk lashed out at the so-called “big beautiful bill.” The unexpected clash between a tech magnate and a top lawmaker adds a twist of political theater to an already volatile budget debate.
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