Elon Musk Resigns, Criticizes Trump Bill

Elon Musk has resigned from his role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump, a decision he announced on X. His departure follows his public criticism of Trump's 'big beautiful bill', which he described as a 'massive spending bill' that increases the federal deficit and undermines the work of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk had spearheaded efforts to reduce federal bureaucracy but expressed frustration over the slow progress and the extent of the problems within the government. He plans to rededicate his attention to his companies, Tesla, Inc. and SpaceX, and reduce his political spending. President Donald Trump defended the bill, acknowledging the complexities of legislative negotiations. The bill, which includes tax cuts and enhanced immigration enforcement, is currently being debated in the United States Senate, with some Republican lawmakers, including Ron Johnson and Mike Lee, sharing Musk's concerns about spending. The United States — Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill's tax provisions would increase federal deficits by $3.8 trillion over a decade.