#TrumpVsMusk The relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has been complex, evolving from initial cordiality and alliance to a public and dramatic feud. Here's a breakdown of their interactions:

**From Alliance to Rivalry:**

* **Early Interactions:** Initially, Trump praised Musk's "genius" and Musk joined some White House advisory boards during Trump's first term. However, Musk did resign from these roles after Trump pulled the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Agreement in 2017.

* **Political Endorsement and Financial Support:** Despite past disagreements, Musk formally endorsed Trump in July 2024, after a reported assassination attempt on Trump. Musk also became a significant financial backer for Trump's re-election campaign and other Republican candidates, reportedly spending close to $300 million.

* **Musk's Role in Trump Administration:** Trump appointed Musk to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a role focused on cutting federal spending and bureaucracy. Musk became a part of Trump's inner circle, even traveling on Air Force One.

* **The Fallout:** The alliance dramatically broke down in early June 2025, after Musk publicly criticized Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," a major tax cut and spending package. Musk argued the bill would expand the fiscal deficit and opposed its cuts to tax credits for electric vehicles, which would impact his company, Tesla.

* **Public Feud:** The disagreement quickly escalated into a public spat on social media. Trump accused Musk of ingratitude and claimed he "asked him to leave" his administration because Musk was "wearing thin." Trump also threatened to cut government subsidies and contracts with Musk's companies (Tesla, SpaceX, Starlink). Musk, in turn, claimed Trump wouldn't have won the 2024 election without his help, called for Trump's impeachment, and even made unsubstantiated claims about Trump being in the Jeffrey Epstein files.