US EditionThe Musk Vs. Trump Feud: Here’s The Complete Rundown
- Elon Musk and Donald Trump, initially close allies during the 2024 campaign, entered a public political feud in 2025 over Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' in Washington, D.C.
- The conflict arose after Musk criticized the bill's impact on the national debt, marking a shift from his prior full endorsement and financial support of Trump and Republicans.
- Musk used his platform X to accuse Trump of being in Jeffrey Epstein's files, a claim that drew widespread attention and escalated their dispute amid government budget debates.
- Musk stated, 'Without me, Trump would have lost the election,' highlighting his $288 million donations and influence, while Trump called Musk 'wearing thin' and said he asked him to leave.
- This public rift led Musk to end his government role, strained their political alliance, and suggested ongoing GOP divisions over policy and spending priorities.
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Together they wanted to conquer the world and new planets and lead the US into a new golden age. But now it's all over between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. It's no coincidence that their love perished from a budget calculation.
The richest man in the world against the most powerful politician: Elon Musk and Donald Trump wage a spectacular public mud battle.
By Clare Duffy and Amy O’Kruk, CNN An intense public dispute erupted Thursday between President Donald Trump and his longtime ally, billionaire Elon Musk. An argument over Trump’s massive tax and domestic policy bill spilled onto social media and into the Oval Office. Tensions began to rise Tuesday when Musk blasted what Trump calls his “big, beautiful bill” as a “disgusting abomination,” stunning Republican leaders. But the billionaire escalate…
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