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The proposed legislation, referring to it as the "one big beautiful bill," has received scrutiny for its size and financial implications. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, the bill is expected to inflate the national deficit by approximately $3.8 trillion. Musk pointed out the contradiction in aiming for both significant investments and fiscal responsibility, suggesting that a bill can be either expansive or effective, but not necessarily both.
He poignantly remarked, “I think a bill can be can be can be big or it can be beautiful, but I don't know if it could be both. My personal opinion.” This sentiment underscores Musk's growing disenchantment with the approach taken by the administration regarding fiscal policies.