#TrumpVsMusk

The feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, two influential figures, erupted publicly in June 2025 over disagreements regarding Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” a major tax and spending legislation. Here’s a brief overview:Background: Trump and Musk initially shared a close alliance. Musk, a major donor to Trump’s 2024 campaign (contributing nearly $300 million), was appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aimed at slashing federal spending. Their relationship was publicly amicable, with Trump praising Musk and showcasing Tesla vehicles at the White House.Conflict Trigger: Tensions arose when Musk criticized Trump’s bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination” for increasing the U.S. deficit by an estimated $2.4 trillion and undermining DOGE’s cost-cutting efforts. Trump responded by expressing disappointment, suggesting Musk was upset over the removal of electric vehicle subsidies affecting Tesla.Escalation: The feud intensified on June 5, 2025, with both men trading insults on their respective social media platforms (Truth Social for Trump, X for Musk). Trump threatened to cut billions in government contracts and subsidies to Musk’s companies, including SpaceX and Tesla. Musk retaliated by alleging, without evidence, that Trump appeared in unreleased Jeffrey Epstein files and briefly threatened to decommission SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, critical for NASA’s ISS missions. He later backtracked on this threat.Current Status: By June 6–7, 2025, both sides showed signs of de-escalation. Musk agreed with calls for peace, and Trump downplayed the feud, though he indicated no immediate plans to reconcile and considered selling his Tesla. The White House denied plans for a call between them. The dispute has raised concerns about political and economic consequences, given Musk’s influence and government reliance on SpaceX.Impact: Tesla’s stock dropped 14% on June 5, costing $150 billion in value, and Musk’s net worth fell by $33 billion. The feud could affect SpaceX’s NASA contracts and Tesla’s federal support, though severing ties is complex due to SpaceX’s critical role. Musk’s suggestion of a new “America Party” and his criticisms of Republican lawmakers hint at potential political shifts.