#TrumpVsMusk
The feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has escalated into a full-blown political and economic standoff, with real-world consequences for Tesla, SpaceX, and U.S. policy.
🧨 What sparked the feud?
Musk publicly criticized Trump’s massive spending bill—dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—calling it a “disgusting abomination” and a betrayal of fiscal conservatism.
Trump retaliated by threatening to cut federal subsidies and contracts that benefit Musk’s companies, including Tesla and SpaceX.
🔥 Key flashpoints:
Subsidy Threats: Trump accused Musk of being the “most subsidized human in history” and suggested eliminating EV tax credits and government contracts.
DOGE Involvement: Trump joked about unleashing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—a cost-cutting agency Musk once led—on Musk himself.
Deportation Jab: Trump even hinted at deporting Musk, saying, “He can lose a lot more than that... We might have to put DOGE on Elon”.
Musk’s Response: Musk initially held back but later hinted at launching a new political movement called the America Party if the bill passed.
📉 Fallout:
Tesla shares dropped nearly 6% as investors feared political retaliation and regulatory hurdles.
The feud has fractured what was once a high-profile alliance—Musk had served as a government advisor under Trump and was even given a symbolic “golden key” to the White House just weeks earlier.
This isn’t just a Twitter spat—it’s a clash of egos, ideologies, and billions in federal funding. Want a timeline of how their relationship unraveled or how this could impact EV policy in the U.S.?