Background of the Feud

The conflict began after Musk criticized

Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a major

legislative initiative aimed at tax cuts and

immigration reform. Musk labeled the bill a

"disgusting abomination" that would

exacerbate the national debt, undermining

the cost-cutting efforts he led during his

tenure at the Department of Government

Efficiency (DOGE). In response, Trump

accused Musk of mental instability and

revoked federal subsidies for Musk's

companies, including Tesla and SpaceX

(en.wikipedia.org, lemonde.fr, nypost.com)

Escalation and Public Exchanges

The dispute intensified on social media

platforms, with Musk calling for Trump's

impeachment and promoting allegations

linking Trump to the Epstein case. Trump

retaliated by threatening to cancel all

government contracts with Musk's

companies and suggested he might ban

Musk's social media platform, X, citing

national security concerns

(washingtonpost.com, theguardian.com)

Political Implications

Musk has hinted at forming a new political

entity, the "America Party," following a

Twitter poll where 80% of 5.6 million

respondents supported the idea. This move

could significantly impact the political

landscape, especially considering Musk's

previous substantial financial support for

Trump's campaign. (thescottishsun.co.uk

reuters.com)

Visual Representation

A notable image capturing the tension

between the two figures shows President

Trump and Elon Musk in a heated

discussion at the White House in March

2025.(lemonde.fr)