Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought pushed back Sunday against Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency commission, stating that the Big Beautiful Bill will not increase deficit spending or affect the growth of the national debt.

Appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Vought was shown a video of Musk criticizing the bill and asked by Dana Bash if it undermines DOGE’s efforts.

“I love Elon,” Vought replied. “This bill doesn’t increase the deficit or hurt the debt. In fact, it lowers [the deficit] by $1.4 trillion.

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