#TrumpVsMusk Trump vs. Musk: The Friendship That Turned Sour

The whole matter

Initially, Trump and Musk were thick as thieves. Musk even called himself Trump's tech support and Trump praised Musk as a brilliant guy.

DOGE: Musk's Big Role

Musk led the DOGE aiming to slash federal spending. Trump dubbed him the greatest cutter impressed by Musk's no nonsense approach to firing federal employees.

The Big Beautiful Bill Fallout

Things got rocky when Musk slammed Trump's Big Beautiful Bill as a disgusting abomination due to cuts in electric vehicle subsidies affecting Tesla.

Trump's Disappointment

Trump expressed being very disappointed with Musk accusing him of ingratitude despite Musk's prior support.

Musk Fires Back

Musk countered saying he wasn't informed about the bill's details and felt betrayed by Trump's actions.

Media's Role

Both men criticized media attempts to drive a wedge between them with Trump stating If they were good at it I'd never be president.

The Future?

While both maintain some level of respect their once close relationship has clearly soured leaving fans wondering if there's any hope for a reunion.