Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and current head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has blasted the Trump-backed “Big, Beautiful Bill”, calling it a financial betrayal that undermines DOGE’s mission and turns him into the “whipping boy” for Washington’s failures.
In a candid interview with CBS News, Musk didn’t mince words: “I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the budget deficit instead of reducing it. It directly undermines the work the DOGE team has been doing.”
‘Big or Beautiful, But Not Both’: Musk Takes a Swipe at Trump’s Budget
While the Trump administration hails the bill as a landmark legislative achievement, Musk expressed skepticism. “A bill can be big or it can be beautiful, but I don’t know if it can be both,” Musk said, highlighting the contradictions between fiscal conservatism and bloated government spending.
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In an exclusive conversation with the Washington Post, Musk further admitted frustration with his time in Washington: “The federal bureaucracy is much worse than I imagined. Improving things in D.C. is like climbing a vertical cliff.”
Musk Says DOGE Becoming Political Scapegoat
Musk warned that DOGE — the Trump-era department established to cut wasteful government spending — is becoming a political scapegoat.
“DOGE is now just the whipping boy for everything,” Musk said. “Something bad happens anywhere, and suddenly we’re being blamed. People are burning Teslas as some kind of protest — why? That’s just irrational and unfair.”
Despite his frustrations, Musk’s role within the administration hasn’t been officially terminated. However, he confirmed he’s stepping back to refocus on what he believes truly matters: space exploration and technological innovation.
Musk Returns to SpaceX Amid Political Burnout
Speaking with Ars Technica, Musk reflected on whether his time in politics has been worthwhile. “I think I probably did spend too much time on government affairs this year,” he admitted. “Not as much as people think, because the media over-amplifies political drama, but still more than I should have.”
He continued, “It’s not like I left SpaceX or Tesla. I just reallocated too much of my time to the political sphere, and I’ve scaled that back a lot recently.”
At the time of the interview, Musk was in South Texas, deep in preparations for the next Starship rocket test, a crucial step in his mission to colonize Mars.
‘Ultra Hardcore’: Musk Doubles Down on SpaceX Vision
Back in his element, Musk emphasized his intense drive. “I’m just wired with a maniacal sense of urgency,” he said. “At SpaceX, you’ve got to be ultra hardcore. You’re not going to reach Mars working 40 hours a week.”
He noted that SpaceX isn’t for those seeking comfort. “People want chill vibes, but that’s not how we make progress. We’re building the future — and that takes obsession.”
Budget Bill Ignores DOGE Recommendations
The passage of the “Big, Beautiful Bill” has sparked outrage among fiscal conservatives. Critics argue that Republicans ignored billions in proposed savings from DOGE’s audits, effectively wasting a rare opportunity to pass budget reform via reconciliation without needing Senate filibuster protection.
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For Musk, it’s a clear sign that his efforts were sidelined. While he hasn’t entirely walked away from politics, his focus is now laser-fixed on launch pads, not podiums.
Conclusion: Musk’s Political Break May Be Permanent
With Washington gridlock deepening and DOGE increasingly marginalized, Elon Musk is shifting his energy back to where it all began — the stars. His latest remarks suggest a growing disillusionment with government and a renewed commitment to space exploration, where he believes change is still possible.
As critics dissect the economic fallout of the spending bill, Musk’s message is clear: innovation must lead, and bloated bureaucracy won’t get us to Mars — or fiscal responsibility.
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