#TrumpVsMusk
In early June 2025, a public clash unfolded between Elon Musk and former President Trump over Trump’s proposed “Big Beautiful Bill.” Musk lambasted it as a “disgusting abomination,” prompting Trump to threaten revocation of his Tesla and SpaceX subsidies .
$TRUMP also experienced an 11% drop
Musk escalated by sharing memes, resurfacing old tweets, suggesting Trump’s name appeared in classified Epstein-related files, and even calling for impeachment .
Tesla stock nosedived—dropping up to 16%—erasing over $150 bn in market cap amid investor jitters . The conflict has reverberated through conservative media, causing some influencers to realign toward Truth Social .
Musk’s control of X has shifted from boosting Trump to weaponizing the platform against him, with the feud threatening Musk’s influence within the GOP and potentially jeopardizing regulatory and government support .