President Trump's top legislative priority in his second term is facing criticism from Senate Republicans and former advisor Elon Musk for being too costly. With a narrow Republican majority and no Democratic support,

Top Republicans have brushed aside concerns that Donald Trump’s landmark tax bill risks being derailed by his extraordinary clash with Elon Musk as the party closes ranks around the US president. The two men fell out in dramatic fashion on Thursday after a spat triggered by disagreements over the president’s “big beautiful bill” erupted into an all out feud that some feared could scupper the legislation.

Donald Trump's former allies say the political battlefield is littered with the scorched remains of those who have had a falling-out with him.