#TrumpVsMusk

Alliance Crumbles, Feud Erupts

The once-public alliance between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk has spectacularly imploded, transforming into a bitter public feud. Just days after a cordial Oval Office send-off where Trump praised Musk, the relationship fractured.

The flashpoint appears to be Musk's strong criticism of a massive spending and tax bill championed by Trump, which Musk labeled a "disgusting abomination." Trump, in turn, expressed "disappointment" and suggested Musk's opposition stemmed from proposed cuts to electric vehicle (EV) subsidies, a blow to Tesla.

The dispute escalated rapidly with both men trading barbs on social media. Trump threatened to cut government contracts for Musk's companies, while Musk controversially claimed Trump's administration had withheld Epstein files and asserted that Trump "would have lost the election" without his support. This dramatic public spat highlights the volatile intersection of business, politics, and powerful personalities.