Trump Slams Elon Musk Over Tax Bill Opposition: “I’m Very Disappointed”

President Donald Trump has publicly rebuked Elon Musk over the billionaire’s opposition to the “Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a cornerstone of Trump’s economic agenda. Trump, speaking alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, accused Musk of being personally upset over EV tax credit cuts and hinted at a strained relationship. Musk, once a key Trump ally and head of the government cost-cutting campaign, responded online with sarcasm and criticism of wasteful spending in the bill. Despite their past alliance—and Musk’s $300 million boost to Trump’s 2024 campaign—the rift now seems undeniable.