The relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has recently turned acrimonious, evolving from a period of perceived alignment. While Musk previously supported Trump's campaign and even held a government advisory role, a public feud erupted over Trump's "big, beautiful bill" (tax cuts and spending bill), which Musk called a "disgusting abomination."
This disagreement escalated, with Musk claiming Trump is in the Epstein files and Trump threatening to cut government contracts for Musk's companies like Tesla and SpaceX. The public spat has led to significant market fluctuations for Tesla and highlights the complex, often unpredictable, interplay between powerful figures in business and politics.