What began as an unlikely alliance between a billionaire entrepreneur and a former U.S. president has now erupted into a public brawl—one that’s shaking markets, splintering Republican unity, and raising questions about power, ego, and influence at the highest levels of American politics (Trump Musk feud).
From Mutual Admiration to Open War
On Thursday, Donald Trump fired a high-stakes warning shot:
“The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts.”
The target? Elon Musk, whose companies—Tesla, SpaceX, and Starlink—have all heavily benefited from government contracts and subsidies.
Within hours, Tesla shares plunged more than 14%, erasing $150 billion in market value—the company’s largest single-day loss ever.
Then came Musk’s counterpunch.
When a post on X suggested Trump should be impeached, Musk replied with a simple, explosive:
“Yes.”
That one-word reply may have ignited a political firestorm—especially considering that Trump’s party, the Republicans, controls both chambers of Congress.
The Bill That Broke the Camel’s Back
The rift reportedly began earlier this week over Trump’s massive tax-cut and spending bill. Musk opposed the legislation, arguing it would balloon the national debt, now at $36.2 trillion.
While Trump initially held back, he broke his silence on Thursday:
“Very disappointed in Elon… Look, Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore.”
Musk, meanwhile, accused Trump’s economic agenda—particularly his tariff-heavy policies—of pushing the U.S. toward a recession.
Collateral Damage: SpaceX and Starlink
Musk’s frustrations weren’t limited to Twitter/X.
He threatened to begin decommissioning SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft—the only U.S. spacecraft capable of ferrying astronauts to the International Space Station. Though he later walked that back, it sent a clear signal: mess with Musk, and you’re messing with NASA too.
Trump’s threat to cut off contracts could also affect Starlink, the satellite internet project with growing ties to the U.S. defense sector.
Personal & Political Fallout
Their feud isn’t just personal—it’s political. Musk had served as Trump’s head of the Department of Government Efficiency, pushing aggressive federal downsizing policies. More importantly, he spent nearly $300 million backing Trump and GOP candidates in the last election cycle.
Now? Musk is publicly blasting Trump’s policies as a “disgusting abomination” and vowing to “fire all politicians who betrayed the American people” in 2026.
What’s at Stake?
- For Trump: Losing Musk’s funding and Silicon Valley clout could fracture GOP support and damage midterm momentum.
- For Musk (Trump Musk feud): The feud puts billions in government contracts—and his companies’ market stability—at risk.
- For Republicans: This fight could further split the party, weakening unity as they try to pass Trump’s big-ticket economic plan.
Signs of a Possible Ceasefire?
There might be a glimmer of hope. After billionaire investor Bill Ackman called for reconciliation, Musk replied:
“You’re not wrong.”Whether that leads to peace or is just a cooling-off tweet remains to be seen. But for now, what was once a headline-grabbing bromance between Trump and Musk has turned into one of the most dramatic public power feuds in modern American politics.
Source: Reuters
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