#TrumpVsMusk
🧱 The Beginning: An Unprecedented Alliance
In 2024, Musk became the largest financial supporter of Trump's election campaign, donating over $290 million and appearing at campaign rallies, even wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat at one event.
After Trump won a second term, Musk was appointed as co-chair of the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), a temporary body aimed at reducing government bureaucracy.
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⚠️ The Start of the Dispute: The "One Big Beautiful Bill" Law
In May 2025, Musk publicly criticized the "One Big Beautiful Bill" proposed by Trump, calling it a "corrupt waste" of public funds.
Trump responded by threatening to cut federal contracts with Musk's companies, such as SpaceX and Tesla, escalating tensions between them.
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💥 The Public Escalation: A Exchange of Accusations
On June 5, 2025, the two exchanged accusations via platform X (formerly Twitter):
Musk accused Trump of being likely to lose the election without him and hinted at possible connections between Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump described Musk as "having lost his mind" and announced his intention to sell a Tesla car he had recently purchased.
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🔚 The End: Complete Break
On June 6, 2025, a White House official confirmed there were no plans for communication between Trump and Musk, noting that the president was "not interested" in reaching out to Musk.
This break illustrates a dramatic shift from a strategic alliance to a public personal and political conflict.