#TrumpVsMusk What Sparked the Clash

1. One Big Beautiful Bill

Musk slammed Trump’s sweeping $1.7 trillion domestic spending and tax bill—as he dubbed it—a “disgusting abomination,” citing ballooning federal deficits .

Trump retaliated, accusing Musk of “Trump derangement syndrome” and threatening to pull federal supports and subsidies from Musk-led ventures including Tesla and SpaceX .

2. Personal Attacks & Wild Accusations

In a shocking twist, Musk publicly suggested Trump’s name appears in the Jeffrey Epstein files, hinting that’s why the documents haven’t been released .

Trump vehemently denied all ties to Epstein’s island or plane, maintaining he was never involved .