Yes he knew that wouldn't get approved but it allowed the pork to be removed including their ridiculous salary increase
A Strategic play according to those familiar with the process of moving pawns.
A vastly reduced one from the 1800-page padded bill down to a few hundred omitting most of the pork the DEMOS rammed in due to pressure from the public
I think Elon has alerted the public to the shenanigans resulting in the resulting pressure on Both sides
Bravo I say.
It should of always been vote bill by bill for transparency .