"…Musk's disappointment underscores a critical view of the bill's implications for low-income Americans and fiscal responsibility."

"…Musk, who played an active role in the first months of Trump’s administration as the head of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has returned his attention to his companies after widespread public backlash to his in-government antics."

"…The way the White House is handling the rescissions process is constitutionally backwards."

"…Musk described it as a “massive spending bill” that increases the federal deficit and “undermines the work” of his Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE."

"…Musk’s political activities have drawn protests and some investors have called for Musk to leave his work as Trump’s adviser and manage Tesla more closely."

"…Musk has publicly diverged from the president on policy several times and had clearly signaled his intent to spend less time in Washington and more on his businesses."

"…Rather than dwell on a year of missed targets and intense backlash, Musk is back to selling a future where anything is possible."

"…His comments risk deepening the divide between the billionaire entrepreneur and the president he financially supported during the last election cycle."

"…Musk now appears to be hitting out at Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was approved last week by the House of Representatives."

"…Musk described it as a “massive spending bill” that increases the federal deficit and “undermines the work” of his Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE."

"…Musk criticized the megabill over how it would significantly raise the national debt."

"…The budget bill clocks in at over a thousand pages, and it contains a range of domestic policy priorities for the Trump administration."

"…The House is eager and ready to act on DOGE’s findings so we can deliver even more cuts to big government that President Trump wants and the American people demand."

"…Musk expressed disappointment over the massive spending bill, stating it increases the budget deficit and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing."

"…Six months later, Musk is packing his bags and leaving Washington, defeated by the stubborn reality of a city he believed could be turned around."

"…Musk chose to see everyone outside his insular group of advisers as an enemy, and he tried to vanquish them all with a shock-and-awe strategy more suited to corporate warfare than governance."

"…The criticism: Musk has suggested he’s scaling back from his administration role to return his attention to the private sector."

"…Musk's public break comes as the Republicans' bill heads to the Senate, where several senators have also criticized the legislation for increasing the deficit."

"…Musk is now quietly exiting the scene he once dominated, his reputation torn to shreds."

"…Musk’s criticism come as he steps back from his government work, rededicating himself to companies like the electric automaker Tesla and rocket manufacturer SpaceX."

"…Musk's comments this week mark the latest fracture in what has been a whirlwind political partnership between the billionaire and Republican president."

"…Musk's comments come as he's scaled back his work leading the government-slashing DOGE ‒ reducing the number of days he's in Washington, D.C., following massive profit losses for Tesla."

"…Musk said in an exclusive interview with CBS Sunday Morning that "I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the budget deficit, not just decreases it, and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing.""

"…Elon Musk is criticizing the centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda, saying he's 'disappointed' in what the president calls his 'big beautiful bill.'"

"…Elon Musk said he is "disappointed" with the "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act" that passed the Republican-led House last week, breaking with President Donald Trump who helped get the legislation over the finish line."

"…Musk, who sat down for an interview with "CBS Sunday Morning" a day before announcing his departure from DOGE, noted that he agrees "with much of what the administration does.""

"…Elon Musk exits Trump administration after clash over ‘big beautiful bill’."

"…Musk's departure was decided "at a senior staff level.""

"…Musk treated federal workers with contempt, claiming they were inefficient and offering them a 'fork in the road,' meaning they could get paid to quit."

"…Musk described it as a “massive spending bill” that increases the federal deficit and “undermines the work” of his Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE."

"…Musk's work with Doge was most felt after the vast majority - over 80% - of the US Agency for International Development's (USAID's) programmes were eliminated following a six-week review by Doge."

"…Musk's comments on the issue imply a growing distance from Trump, who he helped to propel back to the White House last year with donations of more than $250m."

"…Musk remains a star in the broader conservative movement and one of the few people who might be able to get away with openly disagreeing with the president."

"…Musk insisted that the project will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life for the government."

"…Musk's departure from the Trump White House comes as a welcome development for investors in his various companies, including Tesla, which has faced blowback against Musk's political activism amid sluggish consumer demand for EVs in the last year."

"…Musk described it as a “massive spending bill” that increases the federal deficit and “undermines the work” of his Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE."

"…Musk’s efforts to cut government waste resulted in outrage from Democrats and violent protests at Tesla dealerships across the country, along with a dip in Tesla’s stock price."

"…DOGE’s efforts to cut waste has led to roughly $175 billion in savings due to asset sales, contract cancellations, fraud payment cuts, in addition to other steps to eliminate costs."

"…The proposal is called a "rescissions package," a vehicle for the president to block funds that were already allocated by Congress in its yearly appropriations process."

"…Musk had criticized Trump’s “big, beautiful” spending bill, saying he was “disappointed” in it and that it is a “massive spending bill” that increases the federal deficit and “undermines the work” of DOGE."

"…The legislation will include $1.1 billion in cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which runs PBS and NPR, both of which the president has previously vowed to end."

"…Musk said the costs of the “big, beautiful bill” undermined the purpose of the cuts implemented by the Department of Government Efficiency."

"…Tesla’s difficulties in Europe have been compounded by public backlash tied to Mr. Musk’s entrance into the world of EU politics."

"…Mr. Musk criticized the size of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and claimed DOGE was a “whipping boy” in two new interviews he gave after stepping back from his role in Washington to concentrate on running his companies."

"…Democrats are not ready to let go of Elon Musk, one of their leading political targets, now that he is parting ways with the Trump administration."

"…The Trump administration's latest push for Congress to get moving on DOGE cuts comes after Elon Musk himself expressed disappointment with the 'big, beautiful bill.'"

"…While most Republicans and Trump allies took a victory lap, Musk said he was "disappointed" by the bill."

"…Miller's exit follows Musk's departure from DOGE and the White House, which came one day after criticizing the 'big, beautiful' budget bill currently making its way through Congress."

"…Miller's exit follows Musk's departure from DOGE and the White House, which came one day after criticizing the 'big, beautiful' budget bill currently making its way through Congress."

"…Musk had previously been energized by the opportunity to reshape Washington."

"…Musk’s criticism come as he steps back from his government work, rededicating himself to companies like the electric automaker Tesla and rocket manufacturer SpaceX."

"…The White House plans to send the rescissions package to Congress on Tuesday, an OMB spokesperson told The Washington Examiner."

"…The White House plans to send the rescissions package to Congress on Tuesday, an OMB spokesperson told The Washington Examiner."

"…Trump expressed dissatisfaction with certain provisions of the tax bill while being satisfied with others."

"…Trump expressed dissatisfaction with certain provisions while being satisfied with others."

"…Trump expressed dissatisfaction with certain provisions of the tax bill while being satisfied with others."

"…Musk said, "So, you know, I was like, disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the budget deficit, not decrease it and undermines the work the DOGE team is doing.""

"…The House is eager and ready to act on DOGE’s findings so we can deliver even more cuts to big government that President Trump wants and the American people demand."

"…Despite stepping back from his Washington advisory role, Musk insisted DOGE’s work isn’t finished — though he emphasized more technical goals, focusing on modernizing the federal government’s computer systems."

"…Musk argued in an interview with CBS News scheduled to air on Sunday that the bill will contradict the cost-cutting work of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency."

"…Elon Musk, who was tapped by President Donald Trump to lead his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) earlier this year, will soon leave the federal government, the tech CEO said on May 28."

"…The House is eager and ready to act on DOGE’s findings so we can deliver even more cuts to big government that President Trump wants and the American people demand."

"…Musk criticized what President Donald Trump calls the “big, beautiful bill,” expressing disappointment over the massive spending bill that increases the budget deficit."

"…After months of negotiations and 48 straight hours of work, House Republicans successfully passed the budget reconciliation bill."

"…Musk’s departure comes after a tumultuous period leading DOGE, which saw a number of Democrats furious with him for being what they felt was a little too aggressive with cutting government fat."

"…Musk has stepped away from his work in Washington to resume his focus on businesses that include SpaceX and Tesla as well as the social media platform X."

"…Musk's frustration appears primarily directed at lawmakers, whom he sees as unwilling to implement the sweeping fiscal cuts needed to course-correct that nation to avert a debt crisis."