By (MR_UMAIR)
A new and unexpected clash between two of the world’s most polarizing figures — former U.S. President #TrumpVsMusk Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk — has erupted, sending shockwaves through both the political and financial arenas. What began as a relationship marked by mutual admiration has now turned into a public feud, with accusations, threats, and market fallout making global headlines.
From Allies to Adversaries
Once known to praise each other, Trump and Musk have now drawn battle lines. Tensions boiled over this week, culminating in a fiery exchange of statements that left observers stunned — and Tesla shares tumbling.
Trump’s Outburst: “I Helped Him — Now He’s Betraying Me!”
In a scathing statement, Trump expressed deep disappointment in Musk’s recent criticisms of his administration’s tax policies and legislative decisions. Speaking publicly, Trump said:
“Elon and I had a very good relationship, but I don’t know how that relationship is going anymore. I helped him a lot, but I’m very disappointed. I wouldn’t be surprised if he starts talking badly about me soon.”
Trump also accused Musk of reacting bitterly to the removal of electric vehicle (EV) incentives, adding:
“He knew from the beginning that these discounts would be removed. He may have missed the White House — which is another reason.”
Musk Fires Back: “Trump Couldn’t Have Won Without Me!”
Musk wasted no time responding. In a pointed post on X (formerly Twitter), he claimed that his influence had been critical to Trump’s 2016 success:
“If it weren’t for me, Trump would have lost the election! The Democrats would have won the House, the Republicans would have lost the Senate.”
Musk also criticized the process behind the controversial tax bill, stating that it was rushed through without proper consultation:
“The bill was not shown to me and was pushed through at midnight.”
Adding more fuel to the fire, Musk referenced Trump’s prior online posts with a stinging remark: “Where is this guy today?” He further warned of the economic consequences of Trump’s proposed policies, claiming that the so-called “Big Ugly Law” could balloon the federal budget by an additional $2.5 trillion.
The Final Blow: Trump Threatens Musk’s Subsidies
Trump escalated the feud by taking to Truth Social to threaten Musk’s businesses directly:
“The easiest way to save billions of dollars is to cut Elon’s government subsidies. I warned him — he was out of favor. I canceled the regulation that imposed electric vehicles that no one wanted to buy!”
Market Fallout: Tesla Shares Plummet
The financial repercussions were swift. Following the public spat, Tesla shares fell more than 10%, with panicked investors selling off stock and Wall Street cooling toward the company amid growing uncertainty.
A Conflict That’s Just Beginning
What started as a political disagreement has now become a battle with the potential to disrupt not only personal reputations, but also global markets and the tech sector at large. The world will be watching closely as this high-profile feud continues to unfold.
Expect more twists, statements, and market tremors in the days ahead — this war is far from over.