📢 Elon Musk says "without me, Trump would have lost the election."
Elon Musk says, "Without me, Trump would have lost the election."
What started as a high-profile friendship between two of the most influential figures in the U.S. — Elon Musk and Donald Trump — has now spiraled into a public and bitter rivalry. The once-strong alliance between the Tesla CEO and the former U.S. President has completely deteriorated, leading to an intense exchange of accusations, political drama, and personal attacks that are making headlines across the globe.
Elon Musk, who once held a significant advisory role under Trump’s administration and played a part in shaping U.S. innovation and government efficiency policies, recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to claim that he played a critical role in Trump's 2024 election win. In a bold statement, Musk declared, "Without me, Trump would have lost the election. Democrats would have controlled the House of Representatives, and Republicans would have only 51–49 in the Senate." He even called Trump a "forgotten favor," suggesting that the former President has failed to acknowledge Musk’s contributions and support.
But Trump didn’t stay quiet. In a televised address, he blasted Musk’s recent criticism of his tax and spending bill and threatened to cancel Tesla’s billion-dollar government contracts. He went further, accusing Musk of regularly using drugs and claiming he had personally removed Musk from his advisory position, branding him as “crazy.”