Not DOGE Endorsed: Elon Musk's Reason for Rejecting Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Wall'

Elon Musk’s exit from the Trump administration this week didn’t come as much of a shock—his term as a special government employee, leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was set to end anyway.

Nevertheless, the moment of his resignation provided antagonistic journalists with a chance to associate his departure with his recent critiques of President Trump’s main appropriations legislation. Many reporters now assert that his rapport with the president has deteriorated entirely.

Although Musk startled people at Trump World with his recent remarks, there's no indication that he departed on unfavorable terms. Nonetheless, it appears that Trump has considered Musk's statements.

Elon Musk Dislikes the Large Attractive Legislation

On Tuesday, a video snippet emerged featuring Musk talking to CBS where he expressed his "dissatisfaction" with what was termed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." In the footage, Musk appeared to characterize this piece of legislation as an enormous expenditure that boosts government debt and hampers efforts related to Dogecoin.

President Trump has acknowledged this development, informing journalists on Wednesday that he is not satisfied with various components of the legislation. He stated that the bill would undergo further negotiation rounds prior to being resubmitted for voting in Congress.

“We need to secure many votes,” Trump stated, recognizing its uncertain backing in both the Senate and the House.

Why Elon Is Unhappy

For Musk, the sense of letdown extends far beyond mere policy issues.

His foray into government came at great personal and professional cost. Since taking up his post at DOGE, Musk has been the target of protests, boycotts, and even violence.

In March 2025, Tesla showrooms were hit with large-scale protests. firebomb attacks , as subsequent police reports indicated that these events were driven by political motives.

The assaults led the Trump administration to declare that attacks on Tesla facilities would be considered acts of domestic terrorism.

Musk has been labeled a "Nazi" by progressive activists and journalists. Despite his attempts to defend himself from these accusations, Tesla experienced a significant decline in Q1 2025 profits, dropping 71%. This drop raised concerns among investors regarding Musk’s split focus between governmental matters and running the company.

In What Ways Does the Bill Adversely Affect DOGE?

Now, after attempting to cut back on unnecessary expenses from the " bureaucratic beast Musk worries that his efforts could be reversed due to this legislation and potential future bills.

The state of federal bureaucracy is far more dire than I understood, On Tuesday, Musk spoke with the Washington Post. I believed there were issues, but making progress in improving matters in D.C. is certainly a challenging endeavor, to put it mildly.

Talking to CBS, Musk stated that the legislation poses a risk to the efficiency improvements that DOGE has thus far achieved.

Musk expressed his disappointment with the large spending bill, which actually increases the budget deficit rather than reducing it, thus undermining the efforts of the DOGE team.

Musk and others contend that the legislation might result in an estimated $3.8 trillion rise in the deficit over the coming ten years—a figure derived from the Congressional Budget Office but which has been challenged by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Musk claims that the bill undermines the cost-cutting initiatives introduced by DOGE, encompassing asset disposals, contract terminations, staff cuts, and additional actions—projected to save $175 billion.

Trump’s openness to change This might temporarily reduce tensions, but the bill's prospects remain unclear as prominent Republican Party members have applauded Musk's departure and vowed to keep pushing forward with what DOGE initiated.

Senate Republicans are already altering the package; however, making significant changes to the bill’s wording could risk causing its collapse weak backing within the House , where it was approved with a 215 to 214 vote.

About the Author:

Jack Buckby is a British writer, specialist in countering extremism, and journalist residing in New York City. He covers news from the U.K., Europe, and the U.S., focusing on understanding both left-wing and right-wing radicalization trends. Additionally, he examines how Western governments handle contemporary challenges. Through his literature and scholarly articles, he delves into these subjects and suggests practical resolutions for our growingly divided world. His most recent publication addresses these topics. The Fact Keeper: RFK Jr. and the Argument for a Beyond-Party Leadership .

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