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Trump warns Elon Musk over political donations.

Tensions are rising between former U.S. President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk. Trump recently warned Musk that there would be “serious consequences” if he decides to fund Democratic candidates. In an interview with NBC News, Trump made it clear he has no plans to speak with Musk and accused him of being disrespectful toward the presidency, stressing that no one should treat the office of the President that way.

The feud seems to have started over a Republican-backed spending bill in Congress. Musk publicly opposed the bill and hinted at supporting Democratic challengers to the Republicans who backed it. Trump didn’t take that lightly, warning that Musk would face the consequences if he went ahead with his plans. This marks a big turning point in what has already been a tense relationship between the two.

Things got even more heated when Musk posted on his platform, X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that Trump had ties to the controversial “Epstein Files”—documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender. Musk also called for Trump’s impeachment in the same post, which he later deleted. Still, the damage was done and the feud escalated.

Trump responded by calling Musk “very rude” and reiterated that he wouldn’t be communicating with him. He accused Musk of trying to stir division and warned him against using his wealth to influence the political scene. Trump made it clear that any financial move against Republicans wouldn’t go unchallenged.

This growing conflict signals a clear shift. Musk, who was once considered somewhat aligned with conservative voices, now seems to be moving away from Trump and the Republican establishment. With the 2024 election cycle heating up, their fallout could have a real impact on campaign donations and the relationship between big tech and politics.