Republicans aren't following Elon Musk's lead anymore

House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters that Musk was "flat wrong" about the bill.

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• Months ago, Elon Musk helped tank a government funding bill.
• Now, Republicans are mostly shrugging off his criticism of their "Big Beautiful Bill."
• "I don't think it's gonna move the needle in any direction," one House Republican told BI.

Elon Musk says President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" is a "disgusting abomination." Republicans on Capitol...