
Elon Musk, initially considered key to advancing President Donald Trump's agenda, criticized the GOP's "big, beautiful bill," saying it will undermine the work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) by raising the U.S. budget deficit.
Musk's comments took place during a media tour ahead of a SpaceX test flight Tuesday evening. He reiterated there he was stepping away from federal government duties to focus on his companies, including SpaceX and Tesla.