Elon Musk has left the White House — but he can’t seem to quit politics.
Whether the tech titan holds the same sway as a private citizen, however, remains to be seen. His rant against the “massive, outrageous, pork-filled” reconciliation bill, which he called a “disgusting abomination,” raised eyebrows around town Tuesday. But several lobbyists told NOTUS they don’t think it will derail the process.
“He left, and everyone knows it. So now he’s a private citizen with thoughts,” one Republican lobbyist told NOTUS. “Welcome to the world, Elon.”