US EditionFrom Bromance to Bitter Feud — a Timeline of Trump and Musk's Relationship
- Elon Musk publicly endorsed President Trump after an assassination attempt in July 2024, expressing hope for his rapid recovery on X.
- Their relationship followed a history of ups and downs dating back to 2016, with Musk initially opposing then later supporting Trump’s 2024 campaign.
- Musk created a pro-Trump Super PAC in May 2024 and gave over $270 million to support Trump and other Republicans during the election cycle.
- Following Trump’s victory in the November 2024 election, Musk was named co-leader of a recently established government office aimed at streamlining operations, but after encountering limitations on his authority and growing conflicts, he departed by May 2025.
- Following his White House departure, Musk sharply criticized a Trump-backed massive spending bill as a "disgusting abomination," escalating a public feud between them in June 2025.
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TIMELINE: Inside the evolving relationship between Trump and Musk from first term to this week's fallout
Elon Musk and President Trump's relationship evolved from criticism to campaign support to DOGE leadership, now ending in a public feud over budget legislation
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News media are raving about the verbal brawl between President Donald Trump and former 'First Buddy' Elon Musk. From 'an epic breakup' to 'imploded relationship'. However, there is more at stake for both men than a broken friendship. Musk's SpaceX rockets play a crucial role for the American space agency NASA, as does the Pentagon. Trump's party also profited enormously from Musk's deep pockets in the last elections and, perhaps even more import…
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