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The relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has undergone a dramatic transformation—from collaboration to confrontation—centered around deep policy disagreements and personal grievances.
🚀 From Allies to Adversaries
Initially, Musk was a significant supporter of Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, contributing approximately $280 million and serving as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Their alliance began to unravel with the introduction of Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a comprehensive tax and spending package projected to add trillions to the national debt.
⚡ Policy Clashes
Clean Energy: Musk vehemently opposed the bill's provisions that aimed to eliminate tax credits for electric vehicles and solar energy—benefits crucial to Tesla and the broader renewable energy sector. He labeled the bill a "disgusting abomination."
Twitter and Free Speech: While not directly addressed in the recent feud, Musk's acquisition of Twitter (now X) and his stance on free speech have previously been points of contention with Trump.
Policy Differences:
Musk's public denouncement of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" and his call for its rejection by Congress further strained relations.
🔥 Escalating Feud
The dispute intensified with personal attacks:
Musk accused Trump of being named in the sealed Epstein files, suggesting this as a reason for their non-disclosure—a claim made without evidence.
Trump retaliated by threatening to cancel federal contracts with Musk's companies and mocking Musk's credibility.
Musk responded by threatening to decommission SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft and calling for Trump's impeachment.
Political and Economic Fallou
The feud has had tangible consequence
Economic Impact: Tesla's market capitalization dropped by $152 billion amid the public spat.
Political Repercussions: The discord has caused divisions within the Republican Party, with some lawmakers expressing concerns over the bill's provisions and the public nature of the feud.
