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Musk's discontent escalated when he realized that his lofty ambitions to eliminate wasteful spending had largely come to naught. Originally aiming to cut around $2 trillion, it became apparent that a mere $160 billion in spending reductions was the result. This stark difference highlighted his frustration and was compounded by Donald Trump's remarks, which Musks interpreted as ungrateful—specifically, Trump’s assertion that the 2024 election could have been won without Musk's assistance.