The once-strong political alliance between tech billionaire Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump is showing significant cracks, with Musk publicly denouncing a key Trump administration tax bill as a "disgusting monstrosity full of political pork."

The relationship between the two powerful figures has taken a dramatic turn in recent weeks, according to multiple sources familiar with their interactions. Musk's sharp criticism of the tax and spending package has reportedly left Trump both surprised and angered.

Trump has expressed visible confusion about Musk's sudden shift in tone, particularly after the SpaceX and Tesla CEO spent the past four months actively collaborating with the White House on various initiatives. One senior administration official revealed that Trump is growing "increasingly impatient" with Musk's public opposition.

The tension appears to have escalated following Trump's decision to withdraw the nomination of Jared Isaacman, a Musk ally, for the position of NASA administrator. Musk has privately complained to associates that despite contributing hundreds of millions to Trump's successful reelection campaign, he lost his preferred candidate for the crucial space agency leadership role.

Musk has taken his opposition to the tax bill public, urging his more than 200 million followers on social media platform X to pressure Congress to "KILL the BILL." His vocal campaign marks a significant departure from his previous supportive stance toward the Trump administration.

The growing rift extends beyond the current legislative battle. Musk has historically opposed Trump's trade policies and once publicly clashed with former Trump trade advisor Peter Navarro. As head of the now-defunct Office of American Innovation (OAI), Musk led efforts to cut government spending but ultimately fell short of the administration's ambitious $2 trillion reduction target.

Political analysts suggest the public disagreement reflects deeper policy differences that were previously overshadowed by personal rapport. "What we're seeing is the inevitable collision between Musk's technocratic vision and Trump's political realities," said Dr. Emily Thornton, a political science professor at Georgetown University.

Neither Musk nor Trump representatives responded to requests for comment about the current state of their relationship. However, sources close to both men indicate that while the partnership isn't completely severed, its future remains uncertain as policy disagreements continue to surface.