Elon Musk criticizes Trump's 'big beautiful bill'
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Elon Musk publicly critiques President Trump's key legislative proposal, labeling it a "massive spending bill" that could worsen the federal deficit, undermining his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Despite his prior support, Musk's disappointment emerges as he emphasizes the disconnect between the bill's size and effectiveness. Trump defends his agenda amid ongoing negotiations, acknowledging mixed feelings. As Musk shifts focus back to Tesla and SpaceX, he expresses a realization about the complexities of government work, reflecting on his reduced political involvement, having pledged to limit future spending on political causes.
"I think a bill can be big or it could be beautiful. But I don't know if it could be both."
"The federal bureaucracy situation is much worse than I realized."
Read at ABC7 Los Angeles
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