Elon Musk pledges to support to President Trump critic and GOP lawmaker Rep. Thomas Massie

Elon Musk is throwing his support behind Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) in his reelection bid, Fox News reported. The Tesla billionaire has indicated he will be donating to Massie, who has been a critic of President Donald Trump.

Musk took to his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to make his point. “Every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for the biggest debt increase in history should hang their head in shame!” Musk wrote.

“And they will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth,” he added. In response to his post, another user pledged to donate to Massie, and Musk indicated that he would do the same, a move which likely stunned Trump.

Every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for the biggest debt increase in history should hang their head in shame!

And they will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 30, 2025

Musk’s support

Musk had famously headed the Department of Government Efficiency, which was dedicated to cutting waste, fraud, and abuse in government. However, many, including Musk, were frustrated that Republicans wouldn’t codify those cuts into law.

Moreover, the SpaceX mogul was disappointed that Trump proposed his One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was full of government spending. Musk shared his misgivings with the world and is now going against Trump again by supporting Massie.

For his part, Massie has nothing but praise for Musk. “Elon’s purchase of Twitter and cultivation of the X platform for free speech has already helped my cause immensely,” the Kentucky Republican told Fox News Digital.

“It’s allowed me to bypass conventional media to refute the lies of both political parties and to provide transparency about how Congress works and what’s actually inside of the bills we vote on. Exposing the worst parts of the Big Beautiful Bill and reasserting Congressional War Powers has recently earned me the ire of the swamp and a fight for my re-election, but my re-election isn’t really about either of those issues specifically,” Massie explained.

“It’s a referendum on whether members of Congress can think and act independently based on what’s best for the country, or whether all members of Congress must be reduced to rubber stamps for their respective political parties and swampy special interests. I’m extremely thankful to have Elon Musk’s financial assistance to continue my mission as an independent voice in Congress for my constituents,” Massie said.

Trump’s Objections

The president has had trouble with Massie after he opposed Trump’s signature legislation. The lawmaker was one of only two Republicans to oppose the bill that passed the House of Representatives last month despite Massie’s objections to the spending.

Massie also spoke out against the strikes on Iran, calling them “unconstitutional.” Never one to shy away from a fight, Trump has been outspoken in his disapproval of Massie, whom he excoriated on his Truth Social, calling him a “pathetic LOSER.”

As The Hill reported, Trump has also publicly pledged his support for Massie’s primary opponent with the help of a super PAC’s $1 million in ad time. “There’s a large feeling that the chickens have finally come home to roost for Massie,” Kentucky-based GOP strategist T.J. Litafik said.

Meanwhile, Massie’s campaign touted the candidate’s “grassroots donors” in a post to X on Monday.  “My campaign is fueled by the grassroots donors on this map; 3,417 of you donated $308,665 last week. Thank you!” the Massie said.

Musk and Trump had a falling out, and it’s clear that neither side is backing down from it. Massie could undoubtedly benefit from Musk’s money, but voters have already spoken in favor of Trump and may follow him in Kentucky’s race as well.