Sen. Cory Booker stated on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he will not accept campaign contributions from Elon Musk, urging the tech mogul to participate actively in the Democratic fight against the GOP-backed spending bill, which he labeled as detrimental to the economy. “This is an American issue,” said Booker, encouraging Musk to pressure lawmakers against the bill rather than merely sharing opinions on social media.
When asked if he would ever accept donations from Musk, Booker affirmed his stance: he’s unwilling to take Musk’s money but is open to Musk’s support in raising awareness about the detrimental impacts of the bill. This position is echoed by other Democrats, like Rep. Ro Khanna, who proposed that the Democratic Party might align more closely with Musk’s values after recent tensions between him and former President Donald Trump.
The conflict between Musk and Trump intensified after Musk criticized the spending bill on social media, prompting Trump to accuse Musk of overstepping. Musk retorted, accusing Trump of ingratitude for previous financial support. In response to Musk potentially backing Democratic candidates in the 2026 elections, Trump warned there would be “serious consequences.”
The controversial spending bill, named the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” includes measures to extend tax cuts from Trump’s administration while also proposing cuts to Medicaid and food assistance, raising concerns among Democrats about its implications for average Americans. Booker cautioned that the bill could lead to increased costs for citizens, describing it as embodying “chaos, corruption, and cruelty.”
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