Elon Musk poured his heart into helping Donald Trump reshape Washington. He gave millions to Trump’s campaign, stood by his side, and led a mission to slash government waste. But now, Musk’s voice carries a tinge of heartbreak. Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has driven a wedge between them. “I was disappointed,” Musk admitted in a recent interview, “to see a massive spending bill that increases the deficit.”

Musk’s dream was bold: cut a trillion dollars in government fat through his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. He fought bureaucracy, faced pushback, and kept going. But Trump’s bill, which barely passed the House, pours money into tax cuts, defense, and border security—potentially adding trillions to the debt. For Musk, it’s a gut punch, undoing his hard work. “It undermines what we’ve done,” he said.

“A bill can be big or beautiful, but not both,” Musk quipped, his humor masking the sting. Want to explore more stories of big dreams and bigger fights? Visit alttimes for the latest.

Musk’s stepping back to focus on his companies, but his rift with Trump shows even the closest allies can drift apart. As the Senate debates the bill, the world’s watching to see what happens next.