The article details the dramatic collapse of the 'bromance' between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, escalating into public criticism and accusations. Musk accused Trump of being involved with Jeffrey Epstein and claimed he helped Trump get elected, while Trump called Musk 'crazy' and threatened his companies. The author reflects on Trump's history of reconciling with former enemies.
Trump v Musk: the two worst people in the world are finally having a big, beautiful breakup
Donald TrumpElon MuskUnited StatesXJeffrey EpsteinInternetTechnology
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The article details the dramatic collapse of the 'bromance' between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, escalating into public criticism and accusations. Musk accused Trump of being involved with Jeffrey Epstein and claimed he helped Trump get elected, while Trump called Musk 'crazy' and threatened his companies. The author reflects on Trump's history of reconciling with former enemies.
Trending- 1 2016: Marco Rubio described Trump as 'con artist'.
- 2 2018: Musk called Vernon Unsworth a 'pedo guy'.
- 3 Unspecified: Musk spent $277m to help get Trump elected.
- 4 Unspecified: Musk got his 'Doge gig' and weakened agencies.
- 5 Unspecified: Musk's reputation started to tank, Tesla shares dropping.
- 6 A week ago (approx. May 29, 2025): Musk announced leaving Trump administration role, criticized tax bill.
- 7 Thursday (June 5, 2025): Jeffrey Epstein entered the chat (Musk tweeted about Epstein files).
- 8 Unspecified: Trump called Musk 'crazy' and threatened contracts.
- Public drama
- Potential damage to Musk's brand
- Potential political implications (Musk starting a new party)
- Trump threatening government contracts
- Author's catharsis
What: Public feud and breakup of the 'bromance' between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, involving accusations, criticisms, and threats.
When: Escalated on Thursday (June 5, 2025), with backstory over 'years' and 'a week ago'.
Where: United States (political context, US presidency, US agencies).
Why: Musk's reputation tanking, Tesla shares dropping, Musk leaving Trump administration role, Musk criticizing Trump's tax bill, Musk's accusation about Epstein files, Trump's counter-criticism and threats.
How: Public tweets (Musk on X), public statements (Trump), criticisms, threats of cutting government contracts.