• Elon Musk’s feud with Donald Trump disrupts GOP cost-cutting efforts, sparking bipartisan frustration.
• Musk’s exaggerated savings claims disappoint lawmakers, with proposed cuts falling far short of promises.
• Bipartisan tensions grow as Republicans struggle to regain control of their fiscal narrative.

Elon Musk’s public feud with President Donald Trump has spiraled, impacting Republican cost-cutting efforts and sparking bipartisan frustration. The clash, which began last week over Musk’s criticism of the GOP’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” escalated into a war of words on social media, drawing sharp reactions from lawmakers and the public.

“When I saw Musk start posting, just parroting false claims about the tax reconciliation bill, it was clear something’s amiss,” said Republican Rep. Blake Moore of Utah. Moore, a co-leader of the House DOGE caucus, expressed his disappointment with Musk’s grandiose cost-saving promises. “Most everybody knew Elon was exaggerating,” he told

I asked Rep. Blake Moore, a co-chair of the DOGE caucus, about fallout with Elon… and whether it could “dirty” the name of DOGE and its efforts

He described DOGE as “overpromising and underdelivering”

“I think that people should recognize… most everybody knew Elon was…

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GOP’s Cost-Cutting Plans Falter

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The House DOGE caucus, a bipartisan group aiming to support Musk’s proposed federal spending cuts, has struggled to make progress. The group initially planned to release a report on potential savings by the first quarter, but plans fell apart due to limited cooperation from the White House DOGE Office.

“We’ve always been a little frustrated that there was such limited interaction,” Moore said. Musk’s earlier claims of finding $4 billion in daily cuts—at times even $2 trillion—have now been labeled as “massive exaggeration” by caucus leaders.

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The first rescission package, set for a House vote next week, proposes $9.4 billion in cuts. This includes reductions in public broadcasting and foreign aid. However, this figure is a far cry from Musk’s lofty promises. It leaves lawmakers skeptical. “It’s definitely over-promising and under-delivering,” added Moore.

Bipartisan Frustration Grows Amid Fallout

The disarray surrounding Musk’s cost-cut efforts has drawn criticism from both sides of the aisle. One Democratic member called the DOGE caucus “dead,” underscoring the lack of tangible progress. Meanwhile, Musk’s feud with Trump continues to dominate headlines.

The GOP’s controversial “Big Beautiful Bill” is projected to increase the deficit by trillions, despite Republican claims that economic growth would offset the costs. The Musk-Trump clash has further complicated the party’s messaging, with the two billionaires exchanging heated remarks online.

Social media users have weighed in on the drama, with some supporting Musk’s call for transparency and others siding with Trump’s legislative agenda. The public spat has also raised questions about the role of tech leaders in shaping government policies.

What’s Next for GOP Spending Plans?

With tensions between Musk and Trump escalating, the future of Republican cost-cutting efforts remains uncertain. Lawmakers like Moore are now turning to bipartisan government funding processes. They are hoping to pursue spending cuts and salvage their plans.

As the first rescission package nears its vote, all eyes are on whether the GOP can regain control of its fiscal narrative amid this high-profile feud. Will Musk’s promises of AI-driven cost savings resurface, or will lawmakers pivot to more pragmatic solutions?

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