The relationship between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk has dramatically imploded this week, marked by angry social media exchanges. The feud began with Musk criticizing Trump's legislative agenda, escalating into mutual insults and threats, with significant political and business implications for Washington and Musk's companies.
Trump and Musk break up, and Washington holds its breath
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The relationship between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk has dramatically imploded this week, marked by angry social media exchanges. The feud began with Musk criticizing Trump's legislative agenda, escalating into mutual insults and threats, with significant political and business implications for Washington and Musk's companies.
Trending- 1 Months prior: Trump and Musk appeared united, Musk endorsed Trump and supported his campaign.
- 2 After election: Musk was a fixture at Mar-a-Lago and in Washington, appointed to lead Department of Government Efficiency.
- 3 Feb. 7: Musk posted he loved Trump 'as much as a straight man can love another man.'
- 4 March 11: Trump allowed Musk to line up Tesla vehicles at White House.
- 5 April 8: Musk criticized Peter Navarro as 'truly a moron.'
- 6 Shortly before announcing departure: Musk expressed disappointment with Trump's 'big beautiful bill.'
- 7 Tuesday (early June 2025): Musk escalated attacks on the legislation, calling it a 'disgusting abomination.'
- 8 Thursday (June 5, 2025): Trump commented on Musk's criticism; Musk took to X to vent anger, accusing Trump of lying; Trump fired back on X.
- 9 Ongoing: Trump's allies plot revenge, including potential investigations into Musk.
- The future of Musk's companies (Tesla, SpaceX) is at stake due to potential government contract cancellations.
- Government programs relying on Musk's technology could be affected.
- Impact on Trump's legislative priorities and Republican chances in next year's midterm elections.
- Disruption of the political ecosystem that has orbited around Trump and Musk’s partnership.
- Potential investigations into Musk (e.g., drug use, immigration status) by Trump's allies.
What: The political and personal relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has publicly imploded, leading to a social media feud.
When: This week (early June 2025); escalating from February 7 (Musk's post) to Thursday (June 5, 2025) with public exchanges.
Where: Washington, D.C., Mar-a-Lago, social media platform X.
Why: The relationship deteriorated due to Musk's criticism of Trump's legislative agenda (specifically a 'big beautiful bill' increasing the deficit and eliminating EV tax incentives) and Trump's subsequent disappointment, leading to a public exchange of insults and accusations.
How: The 'breakup' manifested through angry posts on social media (X), with Musk accusing Trump of betraying promises and Trump threatening to cancel government contracts with Musk's companies. Trump's allies also began plotting revenge against Musk.