Trump administration
Live Blog EndedMay 28, 2025

Trump responds to Elon Musk's criticism of GOP agenda bill

The president issued a flurry of pardons today, including for reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley.

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What to Know

  • A three-judge panel on the International Court of Trade has declared several of Trump’s tariff-related Executive Orders to be “invalid, as contrary to law.”
  • The president issued several pardons today, including for former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, rapper NBA Youngboy and reality TV couple Todd and Julie Chrisley.
  • Trump told reporters at the White House today that he is not happy about certain aspects of the House-passed GOP agenda bill that his administration is negotiating but is "thrilled" with other provisions.
  • The comments came in response to Elon Musk's criticism of the legislation in a CBS interview over its projected increase to the federal deficit, which some GOP senators have echoed.
  • Vice President JD Vance and Trump's sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, spoke at an annual bitcoin conference in Las Vegas, just a day after the president's media company said it would raise $2.5 billion to purchase the crypto currency.

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