US EditionHouse Democrat: Lawmakers ‘Had Wagers Going’ on Trump, Musk Implosion
UNITED STATES, JUN 5 – The alliance ended after Musk criticized Trump's budget bill for removing electric vehicle mandates, escalating into public attacks and threats, despite Musk's $250 million political spending in 2024.
- On May 30, 2025, Elon Musk and President Donald Trump held a news conference in the Oval Office amid a visibly strained relationship.
- The event followed rising public complaints about Musk's government role and a cooling political alliance marked by Musk criticizing Trump's budget bill.
- Trump revoked Musk's electric vehicle mandate, accusing him of going 'crazy,' while Musk denied the claim and said removing subsidies could save billions.
- Musk stated, 'Without me, Trump would have lost the election' and revealed his political spending topped $250 million last year supporting Republican causes.
- The feud culminated in mutual public attacks and Musk stepping back from his White House duties to focus on business, signaling a bitter end to their alliance.
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