๐๐ฅTHE FEUD BETWEEN DONALD TRUMP & ELON MUSK๐ฅ started in June 2025, triggered by Musk's criticism of Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB). Here's a breakdown of the key events๐๐๐
โญ- *Musk's Criticism*: On June 3, 2025, Musk slammed Trump's bill, calling it a "disgusting abomination" that would balloon the federal deficit. He also threatened to retire SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft if the bill passed.
๐ช- *Trump's Response*: Trump fired back, hinting that SpaceX and Tesla's government contracts might be at risk if Musk continued to criticize him. He also claimed Musk had "lost his mind".
๐ฅ- *Escalation*: Musk accused Trump of being named in the Jeffrey Epstein files, which Trump denied. Musk also called for Trump's impeachment and supported VP J.D. Vance as a potential replacement.
โ - *Temporary Truce*: After a phone call between the two, Musk deleted some of his most aggressive tweets, and Trump paused his posts about Musk on Truth Social.
โ - *Feud Resumes*: However, the truce was short-lived, with Trump warning Musk of "serious consequences" if he continued to support Democrats or challenge Republicans.
โ The feud has led to....
๐- *Financial Consequences*: Tesla's stock plummeted 14% in a single day, shedding $152 billion in value. Musk's net worth also took a hit, with a $34 billion loss in one day.
๐- *Political Ramifications*: The feud has sparked debate about the potential impact on Trump's presidential campaign and Musk's business interests.
๐- *Public Reaction*: The public has been divided, with some supporting Trump and others backing Musk. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel even roasted the feud, calling it "Woke-back Mountain".
