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President Donald Trump, right, speaks during a news conference with Elon Musk in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025, in Washington.

The Washington Post published this editorial on July 8. It was distributed by the Ƶsociated Press.

Elon Musk last week slammed President Donald TrumpƵs Ƶbig, beautiful billƵ for the trillions in new federal debt it is projected to cost Ƶ a subject well worth the nationƵs attention. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., however, pointed to a different possible motive for the tech billionaireƵs dissatisfaction with the bill: It Ƶhas an effect on his business,Ƶ the speaker said.

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