Trump-Musk Feud Over Deficit Impact of Bill

The alliance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has collapsed into a public feud following Musk's opposition to Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' a comprehensive tax-and-spending package. Musk, who left his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), criticized the bill for increasing the deficit and undoing his efficiency reforms, while Trump and his allies argue the bill is necessary and accuse Musk of acting out of personal resentment. The dispute has played out on social media, with both men exchanging accusations of betrayal and Musk emphasizing his role in Trump's electoral win. Independent analysis from economists and the Congressional Budget Office projects the bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit over the next decade, cut social programs for low-income Americans, and offer tax reductions favoring wealthier households. Amid this fallout, Trump allies like Steve Bannon have called for investigations into Musk's immigration status, intensifying the rift. The public split has triggered uncertainty about future Republican fundraising and the cohesiveness of Trump's political coalition.