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M.B. Mack

Musk's Departure From DOGE Came Hours After Criticism of Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Despite Promise to Continue 'Participation'

Elon Musk exited his role in the Department of Government Efficiency just hours after criticizing the Trump administration's latest spending bill.

Elon Musk departed from his role at the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) just hours after voicing criticism of Republicans' spending bill, despite previously promising to continue his involvement.

Musk made headlines last week for calling out the "big, beautiful bill" supported by President Donald Trump during an interview with CBS News. Musk warned the bill would "balloon the deficit" and criticized its lack of focus on clean energy and sustainable tech.

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