#TrumpVsMusk

🔥 What’s Going On?

Trump is selling his Tesla, signaling a personal and political break from Musk.

Musk, in turn, backed off threats to suspend critical SpaceX operations—specifically the Dragon spacecraft used by NASA.

Both parties have exchanged public insults and veiled threats, escalating tensions rapidly.

🧨 What’s at Stake?

🚨 For Trump:

Loss of major donor support: Musk gave ~$275 million to support Trump in 2024 and pledged another $100 million. That cash now hangs in the balance.

Political optics: Alienating Musk risks losing support from the tech/business elite and parts of the libertarian-leaning voter base.

🚀 For Musk:

Billions in government contracts are on the line. SpaceX, Tesla (via EV incentives), and Starlink all rely on public-private partnerships.

Regulatory blowback: A hostile administration could slow approvals, investigate labor or antitrust issues, or simply make life harder for Musk's ventures.

🤝 A Rift That Could Still Be Mended?

There are hints of a possible thaw—Musk responded to Bill Ackman’s plea for peace with a non-dismissive “You’re not wrong.” But as of now, neither side seems ready to blink first