White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller criticized libertarians, claiming they have no substantial political constituency and have historically performed poorly in elections. His comments followed opposition from libertarian Republicans and Elon Musk regarding the Big Beautiful Bill, which has been met with backlash over its costs and implications. Musk suggested a new political party in response to what he termed excessive spending and a one-party political system. Despite these tensions, the Trump campaign sought to court libertarian voters during the upcoming presidential election, with Trump making promises to include libertarians in his administration.
Miller belittled libertarians and accused them of delusion, stating that their political constituency does not exist and they never perform nationally above a number rounding to zero.
Musk criticized the Big Beautiful Bill's spending, calling it insane and indicating that the U.S. exists as a one-party country, referring to it humorously as the 'PORKY PIG PARTY'.
Trump threatened primary challenges against any Republican who votes against the Big Beautiful Bill and advised GOP senators to lock themselves in a room to ensure its passage.
Despite attacks on libertarians, the Trump campaign actively sought libertarian voters, and Trump addressed the Libertarian National Convention, promising cabinet positions to libertarians.
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