1. Trump Threatens Elon Musk with DOGE “Monster”

On July 1, 2025, former President Trump escalated his feud with Elon Musk, hinting at using the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—which Musk once led—to “go back and eat Elon.” This marks a sharp turn in their relationship after Musk criticized Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” and floated the idea of a new political party .$TRUMP