🚨 Trump Cuts Ties with Elon Musk After EV Tax Clash, Tesla Tanks 🚗📉
By KEY Difference Wire | June 5, 2025
In a dramatic twist straight out of a political soap opera, former President Donald Trump declared Thursday that he is officially “done” with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The split comes after Musk’s fiery attacks on Trump’s newly-passed tax bill, which eliminates key electric vehicle (EV) subsidies.
🔥 “He Knew About the Cuts,” Says Trump
Speaking from the White House, Trump claimed Elon was simply bitter because the bill removes EV tax credits—benefits that have fueled Tesla’s meteoric rise. “He knew it… a long time ago,” Trump said. “Elon is upset because we took the EV mandate, which was a lot of money for electric vehicles.”
Trump downplayed the criticism, calling the bill his “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” and said he'd “rather have Elon criticize me than the bill.” But insiders say the feud goes deeper than just tax policy.
🛰️ NASA Nominee Blocked — The Final Straw?
According to Elon biographer Walter Isaacson, the Tesla chief’s fury may also stem from the Trump administration blocking Musk’s friend Jared Isaacman from leading NASA. “To Musk, that was infuriating,” Isaacson said. “It was a direct attempt to limit his influence in space and politics.”
💬 Elon Fires Back: “Such Ingratitude”
Elon wasted no time firing back on X, posting a cold “Whatever,” then tearing into the bill:
> “Keep the EV/solar incentive cuts in the bill… but ditch the MOUNTAIN of DISGUSTING PORK.”
He even mocked Trump’s branding of the bill:
> “There has never been legislation that is both big and beautiful. Everyone knows this!”
Then came the nuclear take:
> “Without me, Trump would have lost the election… Such ingratitude.”
📉 Tesla Slides as Feud Escalates
While the war of words heated up, Tesla shares took a hit—dropping 4% on Thursday, wiping out some of its recent rally. The stock is now down more than 20% from its December peak of $488.54.
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💥 Meme Caption for Image:
> “When you give him $250 million and he blocks your NASA pick. Bro, really? 💀”
(Image idea: Elon looking shocked while Trump signs a bill with a “NO EV CREDITS
” stamp) #Follow_Like_Comment