WASHINGTON—Influential billionaire cost-cutter Elon Musk gave new fuel to GOP critics of the Republicans’ multitrillion-dollar tax and spending agenda, saying that the current measure failed to reduce the federal deficit,

The billionaire presidential adviser said he was “disappointed” in Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” because of how it would raise the national debt.

Michael Dowling, CEO of Northwell Health, stands with Reps. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) and Laura Gillen (D-Rockville Centre) as they address the potentially harmful consequences of cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other safety-net programs in the recent House-passed budget reconciliation bill on Wednesday in Levittown. Credit: Newsday/Howard Schnapp

Billionaire DOGE leader Elon Musk said in an interview that he's “disappointed” by the cost of Donald Trump’s sweeping tax bill passed by the House.

We found no provision in the House tax and spending bill that says the president can delay or cancel an election. Elections experts told us the bill would not give the president any power over elections.

Elon Musk is criticizing the centerpiece of President Trump’s legislative agenda, a significant fracture in a partnership that was forged during last year's campaign and was poised to reshape American politics and the federal government.

The provision, which has provoked outcry from Democrats, would restrict federal courts' ability to enforce some injunctions.