The once-close alliance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has imploded into a public feud, sparked by Musk’s criticism of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” a tax and spending proposal labeled a “disgusting abomination.” Musk, formerly head of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, escalated tensions by alleging Trump’s presence in unreleased Jeffrey Epstein files, calling for his impeachment. Trump retaliated, threatening to cut Musk’s federal contracts, impacting SpaceX’s $22 billion deals. The clash, fueled by clashing egos, led to a 14% drop in Tesla’s stock. Memes and social media barbs, including Epstein references, intensified the spectacle. (92 words) #TrumpVsMusk
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