Elon Musk Criticizes Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ over Budget Deficit Hike
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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is disappointed with the domestic policy bill passed by Republicans in the House and backed by President Trump, arguing it undermines the work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk is particularly concerned about the bill increasing the budget deficit and rolling back clean energy tax credits. The bill, titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, would extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, boost border security spending, impose work requirements on Medicaid, and is estimated to increase the deficit by $3.8 trillion by 2034.
Elon Musk Criticizes Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” for Undermining DOGE Efforts
Elon Musk expressed disappointment with the domestic policy bill backed by President Trump and passed by Republicans, in an exclusive interview with CBS Sunday Morning. Musk, former head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), believes this bill increases the budget deficit and hampers DOGE’s work.
“The massive spending bill… undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing,” Musk said. His remarks indicate a disagreement with Trump, who strongly supports the bill.
The legislation still needs Senate approval and would extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, increase border security spending, impose Medicaid work requirements, and rollback clean energy tax credits. The Congressional Budget Office reports that the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” would increase the deficit by $3.8 trillion by 2034.
Musk, also the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and social media platform X, was a frequent figure in the early days of the Trump administration. His DOGE team made extensive cuts across government agencies, raising concerns and facing legal challenges. He has stated he will reduce his governmental involvement.
The full interview with Elon Musk will be available on CBS Sunday Morning on June 1.
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