#TrumpVsMusk When the Alliance Turned into Conflict

What started as a bond between Elon Musk and Donald Trump quickly turned into a heated disagreement. By April, Musk held a prominent position on Trump's team and was even praised by the former president for initiatives such as cutting bureaucracy. However, the relationship broke down after Musk publicly criticized the "Big, Beautiful Bill" — a $2.4 trillion spending plan — calling it a "disgusting abomination."

Trump's response was not subtle: he threatened to cancel subsidies and contracts with Musk's companies, even expressing public disappointment and hinting at dissatisfaction. Musk, for his part, went further and even suggested the impeachment of Trump, in addition to alluding to allegations about Epstein. An astronomical tension with financial repercussions — Tesla's shares plummeted 14%, erasing about $150 billion in market value.

Even with an aggressive tone on social media, there are indications that both have an interest in cooling tempers. A phone call mediated by the White House was reportedly planned to seek reconciliation. Musk also responded positively to appeals for conciliation, stating something like "you’re not wrong."

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📌 What does this mean?

• It shows that alliances between politicians and billionaires are fragile — and can unravel quickly when conflicts of interest arise.

• It highlights the influence that tech leaders wield, potentially affecting government contracts, public policy, and financial markets.

• It evidences how the crypto/tech environment is directly linked to macroeconomic decisions and global policies.