Musk Breaks with Trump Over Controversial Spending Bill

Elon Musk's Break with Trump: Deficit Concerns and DOGE's Future Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has publicly criticized President Trump's new spending bill, marking a significant shift in their previously close relationship. Musk voiced his disappointment, stating on CBS's "Sunday Morning," "I was like disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the budget deficit, not just decrease it and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing." This statement highlights Musk's concern about the bill's potential to add $3.8 trillion to the national deficit by 2038, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The video from MSNBC further analyzes the fallout, noting that Musk's criticism comes amidst a backdrop of regulatory challenges faced by his companies. The impact of this public disagreement on Tesla's stock price is also discussed. While Musk's past close association with Trump was well-documented, this instance of open criticism signals a potential turning point in their relationship. The situation underscores the complex interplay between business interests, political alliances, and public perception in the modern political landscape.