This article details the 10-day timeline of the escalating public feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, which began with Musk's criticism of Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' and rapidly devolved into personal attacks, threats, and accusations exchanged on social media and in public statements.
Trump and Musk: The 10 days that unravelled their relationship
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This article details the 10-day timeline of the escalating public feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, which began with Musk's criticism of Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' and rapidly devolved into personal attacks, threats, and accusations exchanged on social media and in public statements.
Trending- 1 Wednesday, May 28: Musk criticizes Trump's new bill on tax and spending to CBS News. Trump admits he's 'not happy about certain aspects' of the bill.
- 2 Thursday, May 29: Musk announces he will be leaving the Trump administration after his scheduled time as a special government employee ends.
- 3 Friday, May 30: Trump praises Musk, saying he's 'not really leaving.'
- 4 Monday, June 2: Trump defends his 'big, beautiful bill' on Truth Social.
- 5 Tuesday, June 3: Musk again attacks Trump's planned bill on X, calling it 'massive, outrageous, pork-filled.'
- 6 Wednesday, June 4, 13:57 BST: Musk calls for a new spending bill that doesn't massively grow the deficit.
- 7 Wednesday, June 4, 14:50 BST: Musk urges followers to call representatives to oppose Trump's bill.
- 8 Thursday, June 5, 11:20 BST: Musk quotes old Trump posts criticizing government spending on X.
- 9 Thursday, June 5, 12:00 BST: Trump says he and Musk 'had' a great relationship but 'I don't know if we will anymore,' linking Musk's upset to EV subsidy cuts.
- 10 Thursday, June 5, 12:19 BST: Musk responds in real-time, dismissing Trump's assertions.
- 11 Thursday, June 5, 12:24 BST: Trump tells reporters Musk knew 'every aspect of the bill' and says he is 'very disappointed.'
- 12 Thursday, June 5, 12:25 BST: Musk replies 'False' on X, stating the bill was never shown to him.
- 13 Thursday, June 5, 12:44 BST: Musk resurfaces old Trump posts on X about budget deficits.
- 14 Thursday, June 5, 12:46 BST: Musk claims on X: 'Without me, Trump would have lost the election.'
- 15 Thursday, June 5, 13:44 BST: Musk claims on X that 'the Big Ugly Bill will INCREASE the deficit to $2.5 trillion.'
- 16 Thursday, June 5, 13:49 BST: Musk continues to quote old Trump posts on X.
- 17 Thursday, June 5, 13:57 BST: Musk asks in an X poll if it's time to create a new political party.
- 18 Thursday, June 5, 14:37 BST: Trump posts on Truth Social, saying Musk had been 'wearing thin' and 'went CRAZY.' Trump threatens to terminate Musk's governmental subsidies and contracts.
- 19 Thursday, June 5, 15:10 BST: Musk alleges Trump appears in the 'Epstein files.'
- 20 Thursday, June 5, 16:06 BST: Trump posts on Truth Social, saying he doesn't mind 'Elon turning against me.'
- 21 Thursday, June 5, 16:09 BST: Musk says he will 'immediately' decommission the Dragon spacecraft if contracts are terminated.
- 22 Thursday, June 5, 16:11 BST: Musk appears to endorse impeaching Trump.
- 23 Thursday, June 5, 16:26 BST: Musk attacks Trump's trade tariffs, predicting a recession.
- 24 Thursday, June 5, 21:27 BST: Musk appears to soften, agreeing with Bill Ackman's call for peace.
- 25 Friday, June 6, 08:05 BST: Trump describes Musk as 'the man who has lost his mind' in an ABC News interview. White House states Trump does not intend to talk to Musk. CBS reports Trump is considering selling his Tesla car.
- Deterioration of the Trump-Musk relationship
- Public exchange of accusations and threats
- Musk's suggestion of creating a new political party
- Trump considering selling his Tesla car
- Potential impact on government contracts for Musk's companies
What: The unraveling of the relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, marked by a public feud over Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' leading to mutual accusations and threats.
When: Over 10 days, from Wednesday, May 28, 2025, to Friday, June 6, 2025.
Where: Primarily on social media platforms X and Truth Social, also in White House press conferences and interviews.
Why: Musk criticized Trump's proposed 'Big Beautiful Bill' for its fiscal implications and impact on EV subsidies. Trump responded by accusing Musk of being upset about subsidy cuts and claiming he asked Musk to leave the White House. The disagreement escalated into personal attacks and counter-accusations.
How: The conflict unfolded through public statements, social media posts (X by Musk, Truth Social by Trump), and interviews, detailing a rapid escalation from policy disagreement to personal animosity.