White House press secretary says Elon Musk’s view ‘doesn’t change the president’s opinion.’
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks alongside President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

6/3/2025Updated: 6/3/2025
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Tech billionaire and former White House adviser Elon Musk on Tuesday criticized a budget bill backed by congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump, drawing a response from the administration.
In a post on X, Musk said the bill will cause the U.S. budget deficit to skyrocket.