Fast forward to this week, and that bromance has crashed harder than a SpaceX rocket test flight. The House just narrowly passed what Trump calls his “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB)—a massive economic, energy, and manufacturing overhaul.

Top 5 Disadvantages critics are yelling about over coffee and cold pizza on Capitol Hill:
1. Green Guts Out – It slashes electric vehicle (EV) tax credits and pulls back renewable energy subsidies. The planet weeps.

2. Subsidy Shocker – Billions in federal support that Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX relied on would vanish faster than Trump’s tax returns.
3. Manufacturing Mandate – US companies are forced to bring back production stateside, or face mega-tariffs. Even Apple’s sweating.

4. Foreign Worker Freeze – It clamps down on tech visas. That’s not great when your AI team mostly speaks Python, not patriotism.
5. Budget Blowout – Critics say it could blow a trillion-dollar hole in the national debt. But Trump insists “it’ll pay for itself beautifully, believe me.” Like the wall of Mexico.

3. Trade Muscle – The bill gives teeth to U.S. trade policies, especially with “naughty” countries.
4. Border Boost – Surprise! The bill includes mega-funding for AI-powered border security.

5. Tax Cuts Galore – Business owners from Alabama to Alaska get tasty deductions (if they’re in oil, gas, or guns).

Tesla stands to lose over $7 billion in federal credits under the new law. SpaceX, another government golden goose, could see defence and NASA contracts trimmed under new budget caps.

It wasn’t always like this. Musk reportedly donated millions to Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign, about $200 billion some say, hoping for a tech-friendly policy bonanza.

But now, Musk has threatened to fund a third political party, possibly called the “Rocket Party”—where everyone’s invited, but only if you can afford a Model X or at least understand quantum computing.

Once the loudest tech cheerleader in Trump’s stands, Musk now says he’s done being “used for photo ops and tweet fodder.” Trump, meanwhile, has gone full scorched earth.

It’s not just politics—it’s personal. Two titans, one bill, no love. And as America hurtles toward election season, we’ll see whether the Big Beautiful Bill is a rocket to glory…or just another billionaire bromance gone kaboom.

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” by a vote of 218 in favor and 214 opposed
• For (218 votes): A slim GOP margin — just enough to pass.
• Against (214 votes): Every House Democrat voted “no,” joined by two Republicans: Thomas Massie (KY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA)

Once POTUS signs the bill into law, stark projections are that, up to 17 million poor Americans could “become uninsured” when factoring in both Medicaid and ACA marketplace changes.

That 218–214 outcome sealed the measure’s passage and sent it to President Trump, who is expected to sign it, possibly as early as July 4.