Elon Musk, the tech visionary who helped Donald Trump win the White House, is now at odds with the president. The reason? Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a massive spending package that Musk says is anything but beautiful. In a recent interview, Musk didn’t hold back, calling the bill a “massive spending” disaster that could pile on trillions to the national debt.

For months, Musk led Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, slashing budgets and shaking up Washington. He dreamed of cutting a trillion dollars in waste, but now he’s stepping back, frustrated. “I was disappointed to see the bill,” he said, pointing out that it undermines his team’s hard work to trim government fat. The bill, packed with tax cuts, defense spending, and border security measures, passed the House by a razor-thin margin and now faces a tough Senate fight.

“A bill can be big or it can be beautiful,” Musk quipped, “but I don’t know if it can be both.” His words hint at a deeper rift with Trump, who’s pushing hard for the bill. For Musk, it’s personal—he poured his energy into making government leaner, only to see this plan add to the deficit. Want to dig into more stories of big ideas clashing in Washington? Check out alttimes for the latest.

As Musk steps back to focus on his companies, his split with Trump shows even the closest allies can part ways when visions don’t align. The Senate’s next move could decide if this bill lives up to its name—or falls apart.