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In a dramatic escalation of tensions, the long-standing alliance between President Trump and Elon Musk has imploded, igniting a fierce social media battle that captivates the public. The feud erupted over Trump’s controversial budget bill, which slashes incentives for electric vehicles—an action that directly threatens Tesla, Musk’s flagship company. Musk took to Twitter, labeling the budget an “abomination,” claiming it could add $2.5 trillion to the national debt, and urged his followers to oppose it.
Previously, just a week ago, Trump had expressed admiration for Musk, even celebrating his work with a nod to the D.O.G.E. in the Oval Office. However, in a complete turnaround, Trump conveyed his disappointment in Musk’s recent outbursts, pointing to their previous camaraderie. Musk now argues that his financial contributions—over $250 million during Trump’s campaign—were instrumental in securing Trump’s victory, prompting the President to downplay Musk’s impact.
During a press conference, Trump characterized Musk as a disgruntled former associate, asserting that Musk’s objections only arose when the budget affected Tesla’s benefits. He also revealed his offer of reconciliation, humorously suggesting makeup for Musk’s apparent injury—a black eye obtained shortly before he left the administration.
In the midst of this discord, Trump threatened Musk’s substantial government contracts, indicating that terminating these could save taxpayers billions. Musk has retaliated with a barrage of tweets, insinuating that Trump’s tariffs could plunge the nation into a recession and even alluding to serious allegations against Trump, connecting him to the notorious Epstein scandal.
As this social media standoff continues to unfold, the financial repercussions are visible, with Tesla’s stock plummeting 14% by day’s end. Musk is also hinting at drastic measures, like decommissioning his Dragon spacecraft, the only U.S. vessel capable of transport to the International Space Station, signaling that this conflict could have far-reaching implications beyond just their personal rivalry.
