Elon Musk steps down from Donald Trump government after criticising President’s ‘big or beautiful’ spending bill

Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his role as a special advisor in the Trump administration, ending his time as a public face of the government’s cost-cutting campaign. His decision to leave came just a day after he openly criticized one of President Donald Trump’s major plans, calling it a “massive spending bill” that went against the very goals he was working toward.

In a message shared on his own platform, X, Musk said, “My time as a Special Government Employee has come to a close. I appreciate the chance President @realDonaldTrump gave me to help cut down on wasteful expenses. The @DOGE mission will keep growing stronger and will continue to shape how the government works in the future.”

A White House insider, who asked not to be named, confirmed that Musk is stepping away from his position, saying his exit process would begin later in the evening. The source also noted that the decision was made by senior staff, and Musk did not speak directly with Trump before making his announcement. This information was first shared by Reuters.

What did Elon Musk say about Trump’s tax bill?

Elon Musk criticized President Donald Trump’s key tax bill just a day before leaving his advisory role in the administration. In an interview with CBS, the Tesla CEO said he was “disappointed” with the bill, which Trump has praised as his “big beautiful bill.” Musk called it a “massive spending bill” that adds to the national debt and goes against the goals of his own department, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

He also made a pointed remark, saying, “I think a bill can be big or it could be beautiful. But I don’t know if it could be both,” highlighting his skepticism about the legislation.

The bill combines tax cuts with tougher immigration measures. Musk argued that it contradicts the government’s aim to reduce wasteful spending.

In response, Trump acknowledged that while there were parts of the bill he wasn’t happy with, there were others he liked. He said the bill might still change as it moves through the legislative process, with Republicans having already passed it in the House and now debating it in the Senate.

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