#TrumpVsMusk

The feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has escalated, with both billionaires exchanging blows on social media. Here's what's at stake ¹:

- *Government Contracts*: Trump has threatened to cancel government contracts with Musk's companies, including SpaceX and Tesla, which could cost them billions of dollars. SpaceX alone could lose around $22 billion in contracts.

- *Financial Clout*: Musk spent over $250 million to support Trump's presidential campaign. Now, he could use his financial influence to fund campaigns against Republicans, potentially hurting Trump in the long run.

- *Reputation and Influence*: Musk's accusations, including claims that Trump is mentioned in the Epstein files, could damage Trump's reputation. Meanwhile, Trump's attacks on Musk's companies and business dealings could impact investor confidence.

- *Market Impact*: Tesla's stock price plummeted 14% after the feud escalated, wiping out around $150 billion in market value and reducing Musk's net worth by nearly $34 billion.

*Key Players' Next Moves:*

- *Musk's Potential Actions*:

- *Using X (formerly Twitter)*: With over 220 million followers, Musk could leverage his platform to air grievances against Trump and potentially sway public opinion.

- *Aligning with Fiscally Conservative Lawmakers*: Musk might work with lawmakers to block Trump's signature tax bill in the Senate.

- *Trump's Potential Actions*:

- *Canceling Government Contracts*: Trump could follow through on his threat to cancel contracts with Musk's companies, impacting their revenue and growth.

- *Further Public Feuding*: Trump might continue to publicly criticize Musk and his business ventures, potentially affecting investor confidence and public perception.

The outcome of this feud remains uncertain, with both sides potentially suffering significant losses.