WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump expressed disappointment in Elon Musk following the tech billionaire's departure from his advisory role at the White House and subsequent criticism of Trump's tax and spending package.
"Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore," Trump said to reporters in the Oval Office. Musk, who had previously praised Trump, has since called the president's "Big, Beautiful Bill" a "disgusting abomination." The bill, a major priority for Trump, has passed the House but faces an uncertain future in the Senate.
"He knew every aspect of this bill. He knew it better than almost anybody, and he never had a problem until right after he left," Trump said, adding that he has not spoken to Musk since the criticism began.
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