Musk’s Disappointment With Trump’s Tax Bill Fuels GOP Tensions

Elon Musk has publicly criticized President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill,” warning it will undermine the cost savings achieved by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk, who recently stepped back from his advisory role, said the bill “increases the budget deficit” and “undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing”.
The legislation extends tax cuts, increases defense spending, and slashes social programs, but is projected to add trillions to the national debt. Musk’s criticism comes despite his previous support for Trump, signaling a deepening rift between the two.
The bill now faces scrutiny in the Senate, with some Republicans joining Musk in raising concerns about its fiscal impact.