#TrumpVsMusk The feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk started when Musk criticized Trump's flagship domestic policy bill, calling it a "disgusting abomination" that would increase the US fiscal deficit to $2.5 trillion. Trump responded, expressing disappointment over Musk's criticism, and claimed Musk knew the bill better than anyone before suddenly developing a problem with it after learning about the cut to the electric vehicle (EV) mandate.

*Key Points in the Feud:*

- *Musk's Claim*: Musk stated, "Without me, Trump would have lost the election," and accused Trump of "ingratitude".

- *Trump's Response*: Trump said, "Elon endorsed me very strongly... I would have won Pennsylvania easily anyway".

- *Contract Threats*: Trump threatened to revoke government contracts from Tesla and SpaceX, potentially costing Musk's companies billions of dollars.

- *Epstein Files Allegation*: Musk claimed Trump is in the Epstein files, which is why they haven't been made public ¹ ².

*Potential Consequences:*

- *Financial Impact*: Tesla's stock price dropped 14%, wiping out $150 billion in market value, and Musk's personal net worth decreased by $34 billion.

- *Loss of Support*: Musk may lose conservative supporters, while Trump could face opposition from fiscally conservative lawmakers.

- *Future Implications*: Musk could use his platform, X, to air grievances against Trump, potentially influencing public opinion ².