The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the bill may increase the deficit by up to $3.8 trillion.
While some argue that those figures fell short of his initial $2 trillion target, Musk has stated that DOGE saved the government $160 billion by cutting about 250,000 federal jobs and 11 departments.
Trump remained silent when questioned about Musk’s remarks. Instead of criticizing his erstwhile ally directly, he reframed the measure as a victory.
It’s enormous. He told reporters, “The large, lovely bill, but the beauty is because of all the things we have.”
Unexpected Departure, No Farewell
Musk departed his position with a tweet rather than a formal farewell, despite their once-cozy friendship, which included Tesla photo ops at the White House and flights on Air Force One.
