Elon Musk has stepped down early from his temporary role as a Special Government Employee in the Trump administration, expressing disappointment with the new spending bill, which he says increases the deficit and contradicts the goals of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which he co-led with Vivek Ramaswamy.
Originally set to end his role on May 28, Musk resigned three days early after criticizing the bill, calling it excessive and inconsistent with fiscal responsibility. He confirmed his departure on X, thanking Trump and reaffirming his commitment to the DOGE mission.
The controversial “big, beautiful bill” proposes major defense spending increases, large tax breaks, and a new missile defense system, potentially adding $600 billion in spending. Musk’s departure signals a clear split between him and Trump on economic policy.
