Trump and Elon; from allies to adversaries. The true cause of their public feud

Donald Trump and Elon Musk; from allies to adversaries. Here’s all you need to know about their recent public feud!

Trump and Elon Musk; from allies to adversaries. Here’s all you need to know about their recent public feud; Musk was once a major Trump ally—he donated around $288 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign and played a key role in the so‑called “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), an initiative within Trump’s administration

Their relationship hit a breaking point when Musk slammed Trump’s $2.4 trillion “One Big Beautiful Bill,” calling it a “disgusting abomination,” especially due to EV subsidy cuts

Escalating Public Attacks

Musk accused Trump of “ingratitude,” claimed “without me, Trump would have lost the election,” and even hinted Trump appeared in the Jeffrey Epstein files—all via his X (formerly Twitter) account

Trump shot back, called Musk “unstable” and said he has “lost his mind,” then threatened to revoke federal contracts and subsidies for Musk’s companies if he supports Democrats

Consequences Already Stinging

Tesla stock plunged (~14%), Musk’s net worth dropped by around $33 billion, and there’s growing scrutiny from both investors and regulators.

SpaceX and Starlink could also lose billions in government contracts

Musk has started stepping back from political activity, focusing on launching his robotaxi business in Austin, signaling a shift back to his corporate ventures

What Comes Next?