US President Donald Trump meets with the German Chancellor in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 5, 2025WASHINGTON ― US President Donald Trump on Thursday broke his silence on Elon Musk following the former White House adviser’s harsh criticism of Trump’s signature legislation on Capitol Hill. In remarks at the White House, Trump said he was surprised by Musk’s criticism of the so-called Big Beautiful Bill and that Musk knew how the bill phases out green energy tax credits that benefit his company. “Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore,” Trump said. “He hasn’t said bad about me personally, but I’m sure that’ll be next. But I’m very disappointed in Elon. I’ve helped Elon a lot.”The legislation combines more than $4 trillion in tax cuts and new spending with less than $2 trillion in cuts to federal food and health programs, for a net deficit of more than $2 trillion. Musk has called the bill a “disgusting abomination” and said Congress should kill it because of its deficit impact. &