Tensions flared between Elon Musk and Donald Trump after Musk criticized Trump’s key economic bill, calling it a “massive, outrageous, pork-filled” spending package that would saddle citizens with “crushingly unsustainable debt.” This came days after Musk left his advisory role in Trump’s "Department of Government Efficiency," where his cost-cutting promises largely fell short. Musk, who donated nearly \$300 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign, is reportedly frustrated by unmet goals, including cuts to Tesla’s EV tax credit and failed White House initiatives. Despite Musk’s sharp rebuke, the White House and House Republicans defended the bill, framing it as historic spending cuts. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats released a report accusing the administration of favoring Musk, adding to the political heat around the bill.