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In the early hours today, Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump had a dramatic falling-out on social platforms X and Truth Social, sending shockwaves through the American political landscape. The clash triggered a 14.3% drop in Tesla’s stock price, wiping out approximately $150 billion in market value, while Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) shares also slid 7.82%.
The conflict was ignited by Trump’s push for the “Big & Beautiful Act,” which Musk slammed on X as a “disgusting disaster.” Trump fired back, accusing Musk of “going crazy” because of personal losses and hinted that Musk had been “asked to leave the White House” and lost electric vehicle mandates, sparking his outrage. Musk retorted, calling Trump “ungrateful,” and stated, “Without me, Trump would’ve lost the 2024 election.” He denied that his opposition was for personal gain, saying the bill was “stuffed with disgusting pork.”
Musk then dropped a bombshell, posting:
“Time to drop the real bomb: Trump appears in the Epstein files. That’s the real reason they’re sealed. Have a great day, DJT!”
Trump has yet to respond directly. Musk later liked a post on X calling for Trump’s impeachment and replacement by Vice President J.D. Vance, sending shockwaves through the Republican Party.
Trump mocked Musk on Truth Social, saying he suffers from “Trump Derangement Syndrome” and threatened to cancel SpaceX’s government contracts. Musk replied he would “immediately begin decommissioning Dragon,” which could significantly disrupt NASA’s space missions. He also reshared Trump’s past tweets to highlight his contradictory stance on deficit spending.
This conflict goes beyond personal feuds—it reflects deep policy divisions. Musk advocates fiscal discipline using DOGE, while Trump supports big-spending policies. The Washington Post noted that their relationship was always transactional, and a fallout was inevitable. From campaign allies to open rivals, the rift between a billionaire and a president may have lasting impacts on Tesla, SpaceX, and Trump’s political future. Musk’s Epstein accusation escalates the battle into moral and public opinion arenas, while Trump’s contract threats strike at Musk’s commercial foundation. Though the two appear “reconciled” on the surface for now, the situation remains fluid and worth watching closely.
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