Elon Musk announced he was stepping down from his role as a Special Government Employee focused on reducing U.S. federal spending. He criticized President Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act" for increasing the deficit and undermining efforts to cut wasteful spending. Musk, who previously supported Trump, voiced disappointment with the bill and complained that his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) became a "whipping boy" for government failures. Despite cuts in government spending, Musk admitted DOGE's challenges and refocused on his businesses, including SpaceX and Tesla.
