It started with rockets and ended with a bombshell tweet. The once-glowing bromance between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, SpaceX boss, Tesla tycoon, and freshly ousted head of the Department of Government Efficiency, has gone supernova.
What triggered the blowup? A sweeping $2.4 trillion policy bill dubbed the “America First Agenda” that Musk labeled a “disgusting abomination.” Trump fired back in signature style, claiming Elon had “a problem” and vowing he wouldn’t speak to him “for a while.” The political earthquake that followed has shaken everything from Tesla’s stock to GOP loyalty.
From Inner Circle to Outer Space
Just months ago, Musk was strolling across the South Lawn with Trump, showing off a red Tesla while administration staffers gleefully posted selfies. He had just been granted a unique role leading a newly formed federal department aimed at “draining the swamp” and optimizing government waste.
But under the hood, friction was building. Musk’s resistance to tariffs, his vocal opposition to Trump’s education cuts, and his tendency to say the quiet part out loud on X (formerly Twitter) didn’t sit well with Trump’s inner circle. Then came the kicker.
“Drop the Bomb”: Musk Mentions Epstein Files
In a jaw-dropping post that likely nuked any chance of reconciliation, Musk claimed Trump was hiding in the unreleased Epstein files. That single tweet turned the feud personal, and possibly permanent. Allies on both sides scrambled to contain the explosion, but the damage was done.
White House aides reportedly compared it to “a divorce” they saw coming. “I thought maybe August,” one aide quipped, “but not this soon.”
Republican Reactions: Rally or Recoil?
Despite House leaders like Mike Johnson insisting the Trump agenda is still on track, not all conservatives are on board. Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie praised Musk for “doing math better than politicians” while Texas Rep. Michael McCaul said it’s time for the duo to reconcile.
But others, including Speaker Johnson, tried to downplay Musk’s impact, saying: “I don’t tell Elon how to build rockets. He shouldn’t tell us how to build bills.”
Still, concern is mounting. Musk’s influence over the tech crowd and libertarian-leaning conservatives isn’t trivial. If he turns his following against the Trump agenda, especially with layoffs, education cuts, and Medicaid restrictions on the table, GOP unity could crack.
Trump Goes on Offense
Trump, meanwhile, has gone scorched-earth. He told CNN he’s “not even thinking about” Musk and hinted that government subsidies and contracts benefiting Musk’s businesses, SpaceX, Tesla, and Neuralink, might soon vanish. “The easiest way to save billions? Cut Elon off,” he posted.
That could have real consequences. Tesla has benefited from tax credits and regulatory credits worth billions. SpaceX relies heavily on federal contracts. A targeted rollback could hit Musk’s empire hard.
No Peace Talks, No Red Tesla
Adding salt to the wound, Trump is reportedly planning to ditch the Tesla he bought in March. That same car, once a shiny symbol of their alliance, now sits untouched at the White House.
Despite a brief flicker of hope sparked by Musk replying “You’re not wrong” to Bill Ackman’s plea for peace, no call is scheduled. And behind the scenes, sources say tensions are too raw.
Meanwhile in Russia…
Even Russian officials are trolling the feud. Lawmaker Dmitry Novikov joked about offering Musk political asylum, while memes comparing the Trump-Musk split to Stalin’s erasure of rivals have gone viral. It’s geopolitical popcorn at its finest.
The Fallout: What Now?
This feud isn’t just a celebrity spat, it could reshape tech policy, economic strategy, and the 2025 GOP coalition. If Trump cuts off Musk, it’s war. If Musk retaliates with more dirt or campaigns against the Trump bill, it could fracture MAGA support.
Either way, the message is clear: loyalty in Trump’s orbit has an expiration date. And Musk’s expired faster than a Tesla battery in a blizzard.
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