Elon Musk Quits Trump's Government: Fiscal Reform Sparks Controversy

Elon Musk's Resignation from Trump's Government: A Critical Look at Fiscal Reform May 29, 2025, marked a significant development in US politics with the resignation of Elon Musk from Donald Trump's government. The news was broken by the Mexican news outlet Latinus, who conducted exclusive interviews with both Musk and Trump. The interviews revealed a sharp disagreement over Trump's fiscal reform. Musk, in an interview with Latinus, expressed his disappointment with the reform, stating: "I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the budget deficit, not just decreases it." He further criticized the lack of budget cuts, suggesting it undermined efforts to reduce wasteful government spending. Trump, in his own interview with Latinus, responded to Musk's criticism, stating: "Number one, we have to get a lot of votes. We will be negotiating that bill." He acknowledged some aspects of the bill were unsatisfactory but expressed enthusiasm for others, concluding: "That's the way they go. It's very big, it's the big beautiful bill." Musk's resignation followed his tweet announcing his departure, citing difficulties with his cabinet colleagues and the downturn in his companies' performance. This event highlights the ongoing tension between business interests and political agendas in the US.