Although analysts have long speculated about the possibility of Donald Trump and Elon Musk ending up in a feud, few predicted the speed and ferocity with which their dispute erupted on social media.
Since Musk pledged his unconditional support to the president after the assassination attempt against Trump in Pennsylvania less than a year ago, their political and business interests have become increasingly intertwined.
In several key areas, such as political funding, government contracts, and their personal relationships, both have come to rely on each other, meaning that ending the alliance is likely to be difficult.
This complicates their breakup and ensures that, regardless of the outcome, they will remain linked and could harm each other in multiple ways.
