Musk 'Disappointed' by 'Massive Spending' in Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

Elon Musk has expressed his disappointment with the costs of President Donald Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" passed by Republicans in the House last week, stating that it undermines the work that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team is doing.

The Details: Musk, who recently said he would soon step back from running DOGE, criticized the bill for increasing the budget deficit and for undermining the efforts of DOGE, which has slashed billions in wasteful government spending. The bill, which still awaits Senate approval, aims to cut approximately $1.5 trillion in government spending. However, it is projected to increase the deficit by $3.8 trillion by 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

Key Quote: Musk told CBS News (Lean Left bias), "I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the budget deficit, not just decreases it, and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing," He added, "I think a bill can be big or it can be beautiful, but I don't know if it can be both. My personal opinion."

For Context: The legislation would extend Trump's signature 2017 tax cuts, boost border security spending, impose work requirements on Medicaid, and roll back clean energy tax credits. Despite Musk's criticism, the bill is seen as a victory for Trump and House Republicans, having overcome policy disagreements to deliver on Trump's key campaign promises.

How The Media Covered It: Fox News (Right) highlighted Musk's disappointment with the bill's costs and the potential undermining of the DOGE team's work. It also emphasized the bill's aims of cutting government spending and its alignment with Trump's key campaign promises. Conversely, CBS News focused more on Musk's criticism, the bill's projected increase in the deficit, and the rollback of clean energy tax credits included in the bill. Both outlets noted that the bill still needs Senate approval. Track all the latest DOGE cuts and firings with AllSides' interactive tracker blog.

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