President #TrumpVsMusk Trump is parting ways with his Tesla and has no intention of reaching out to #Elon Musk, according to two senior administration officials. The tension between the two once-allied figures escalated this week, and now both face serious consequences.
A White House official, speaking anonymously, confirmed Friday that Trump plans to sell the red Tesla he purchased in March. The car had originally been bought as a gesture of support for Musk, who at the time was under political scrutiny. However, sources say Trump has since shown little interest in maintaining a relationship with the tech billionaire, even as Musk hinted at a willingness to defuse the situation.
The spat reached new heights Thursday night when Musk backed off an earlier threat to immediately shut down SpaceX’s Dragon missions — which are critical for transporting #CircleIPO NASA astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station. The reversal came shortly after hedge fund mogul Bill Ackman urged both men to reconcile “for the good of the country,” to which Musk replied, “You’re not wrong.”
But make no mistake — there’s a lot on the line. Musk’s enterprises, particularly SpaceX, have received billions in federal contracts and stood to gain more. Trump’s threat to cut off those contracts could hit Musk hard.
Trump, too, risks losing a powerful ally. Musk, who spent roughly $275 million to support Trump’s 2024 campaign, had pledged an additional $100 million to Trump-aligned groups before the 2026 midterms. That financial support is now uncertain as their feud drags on.
