On June 7, Rolling Stone magazine reported that the relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has seriously deteriorated, even described as a “political divorce.” Trump not only publicly criticized Musk but also took a hardline stance threatening to terminate federal contracts for this billionaire’s business.
Intense behind-the-scenes campaigning is underway, as both sides demand influential figures to take sides. A prime example is Pastor Darrell Scott, a longtime advisor to Trump, who declared, “I will always stand by Trump, and I don’t think Elon can handle this situation.” Musk, under significant pressure, quietly deleted several tweets criticizing Trump — a move that shows his discomfort in the face of the political storm brewing.
This confrontation is not just a personal matter; it is creating ripple effects throughout the political and business spheres. When Trump hinted at wanting to “punish” Musk by threatening contracts with NASA and the Pentagon — major revenue sources for SpaceX — the market began to worry about the cascading consequences.
