Elon Musk Resigns DOGE Head, Criticizes Trump's Spending Bill Impact

Elon Musk has resigned from his advisory role and as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), expressing disappointment with President Donald Trump's recent spending bill, which he criticized as a 'massive spending bill' that increases the federal deficit and undermines his efforts to reduce government waste. Musk described the bill as unable to be both 'big and beautiful,' contrasting with Trump's defense of the legislation as a major tax-cutting achievement despite its size and partisan opposition. During his tenure, Musk aggressively pushed for budget cuts and federal bureaucracy overhaul but faced backlash and admitted the challenges of reforming Washington's entrenched bureaucracy. His resignation marks a public break with Trump, whom he helped elect and previously supported as a major donor and campaign ally. Trump acknowledged Musk's criticism without direct confrontation, emphasizing the political challenges in passing the legislation and the lack of Democratic support. Musk plans to focus more on his corporate ventures, acknowledging the slow progress in government reforms and the difficult political environment.