Trump's sprawling tax-and-spending proposal—touted as the centerpiece of his second-term agenda—is facing intensifying resistance

Billionaire Elon Musk sharply rebuked President Donald Trump 's "big, beautiful bill" this week, sparking both praise and backlash. An analyst told Newsweek that a slice of Trump's coalition is now getting "disillusioned" by him, and Musk is the most recent example.

Elon Musk hit out at President Donald Trump's signature tax and spending bill again on Wednesday, calling on Americans to tell their representatives in Washington to "kill the bill". The budget, which includes huge tax breaks and more defence spending, was passed by the House of Representatives last month and is now being considered by senators.