President Donald Trump has officially parted ways with Tesla, ditching the red Model S he bought in March — once a symbol of support for Elon Musk. That support is now over, as tensions between the two escalate into a very public feud.
According to officials, Trump has no plans to reconnect, and Musk isn’t pushing for peace either, despite recently softening his stance on halting SpaceX’s Dragon missions to NASA. Billionaire Bill Ackman even suggested they reconcile “for the good of the country,” to which Musk replied: “You’re not wrong.”
But behind the headlines, the financial stakes are massive:
Musk’s companies rely heavily on federal contracts — billions are on the line if Trump follows through with threats to cut deals.
Trump, too, risks losing big — Musk reportedly supported his 2024 campaign with $275M and had pledged another $100M. After this fallout, that funding looks doubtful.
What began as a high-profile alliance between tech and politics has now turned into a strategic and financial battlefield — with serious implications for markets, policy, and space exploration.
