Elon Musk publicly criticized Donald Trump's new spending bill, calling it "big and beautiful" but questioning if it can be both. Musk, who previously served in Trump's administration focused on cost-cutting, expressed disappointment over the bill's increased budget deficit. The bill includes tax cuts and border wall funding but also cuts to social programs, adding trillions to the national debt. Musk's comments, which follow Tesla's recent profit drop and his departure from the administration, further strain his relationship with Trump. The criticism adds fuel to Republican opposition to the bill, which faces hurdles in the Senate.

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