US EditionTrump Expresses 'Disappointment' in Musk, Questions Future of Their Relationship After Tax Bill Criticism
UNITED STATES, JUN 08 – Trump ended his alliance with Musk after Musk criticized a $2.4 trillion tax and spending bill and warned of serious consequences if Musk funds Democrats, impacting 2026 midterms.
- Donald Trump and Elon Musk engaged in a public feud in early June 2025 after Musk criticized Trump's flagship tax-and-spend policy called the 'Big Beautiful Bill'.
- The disagreement arose after Musk resigned from his government position and voiced opposition to the bill, citing worries that it would increase the deficit and reverse spending cuts.
- Trump branded Musk 'crazy' on Truth Social, threatened to cancel Musk's federal contracts, and warned Musk of serious consequences if he supported opposition candidates.
- Musk stated last month at the Qatar Economic Forum that he will only spend political money if a reason arises, and Vice President JD Vance called Musk's feud with Trump a 'huge mistake'.
- The feud caused Tesla stock to tumble in 2025 and intensified political tensions, but some foresee a possible truce given the mutual influence both men hold.
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