#TrumpVsMusk

In 2025, the once-close alliance between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk has dramatically unraveled, escalating into a public feud marked by personal insults and policy disputes. The rift, which exploded in early June, centers on disagreements over Trump’s domestic policy agenda, particularly a massive tax and spending bill that Musk labeled a “disgusting abomination” for increasing the national deficit. Musk, who recently stepped down as a special government employee leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), criticized the bill’s “pork” spending, urging Senate Republicans to reject it. Trump, in response, expressed disappointment, claiming Musk was upset over the removal of electric vehicle subsidies, a charge Musk denied.

The feud intensified on social media, with Trump threatening to cut billions in federal contracts and subsidies to Musk’s companies, including Tesla and SpaceX, which rely heavily on government partnerships. Musk retaliated, announcing SpaceX would decommission its Dragon spacecraft—critical for NASA’s International Space Station missions—though he later backtracked after calls for de-escalation. Musk further escalated tensions by alleging, without evidence, that Trump appears in unreleased Jeffrey Epstein files and suggested his impeachment, while Trump accused Musk of “Trump Derangement Syndrome” and claimed he had asked Musk to leave the administration.

The fallout, described as “breathtaking” by observers, saw Tesla’s stock plummet 14%, wiping out $150 billion in market value. Political allies and commentators, including GOP Rep. Tim Burchett and rapper Ye, weighed in, with some urging reconciliation. Despite the acrimony, Trump’s aides have scheduled a phone call to mend ties, and Musk indicated openness to peace. This clash of titans, rooted in competing egos and policy visions, underscores the fragility of their alliance, once a cornerstone of Trump’s 2024 campaign, now threatening broader political and economic repercussions.