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By Staff Reporter | June 7, 2025 | Politics
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed the end of his once-close relationship with tech mogul Elon Musk, marking the latest fallout from a blistering feud that has played out publicly across social media and political airwaves.
Speaking to NBC News on Saturday, Trump was unequivocal.
“I would assume so, yeah,” he said, when asked if the relationship was over.
When pressed on whether he hoped to reconcile, Trump gave a flat: “No.”
The sharp rupture follows weeks of escalating tension between the two powerful figures, culminating in a scorched-earth exchange over Trump’s signature tax and spending legislation, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
From Allies to Adversaries
Once a key Trump donor and political insider, Musk served briefly as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — an office created to trim federal spending. He resigned after just 129 days, citing concerns over the administration’s fiscal direction.
Following his departure, Musk lambasted the president’s budget bill as a “disgusting abomination” on his social media platform X, warning it would “add trillions to the deficit” and undo DOGE’s cost-cutting initiatives.
While the criticism initially stopped short of naming Trump, the tone changed dramatically last week. Musk accused Trump of being “implicated” in the Epstein files, an explosive claim that was swiftly denied by Epstein’s legal team and later deleted by Musk.
Trump responded furiously, calling Musk “crazy” on his platform Truth Social, and warning of possible repercussions for the billionaire’s many federal contracts.
Vice President Weighs In
Vice President JD Vance joined the chorus of rebukes, telling podcaster Theo Von that Musk had “gone so nuclear” he may never be welcomed back into Republican circles.
“It was a big mistake,” Vance said. “You don’t burn bridges with the president over policy disagreements — especially after everything Trump has done for him.”
Indeed, Musk is estimated to have donated more than $250 million to Trump’s re-election campaign — a figure that earned him considerable influence in Trump’s second term. But the growing rift may now make Musk a political outsider.
Musk May Fund Trump’s Opponents
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has signaled that he may support challengers to pro-Trump Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections — including potential backing for Democratic candidates in key swing states.
Such a move could make Musk a wild card in the already-fractured American political landscape. He has previously teased the formation of a new centrist political movement, “The America Party,” to represent what he calls the “80% in the middle.”
In response to speculation that Musk might bankroll Democratic challengers, Trump issued a veiled threat:
“If he backs our enemies, there will be serious consequences,” he said.
Fallout and Future
The collapse of the Trump-Musk alliance signals a dramatic turning point in U.S. politics. Once seen as a symbol of the fusion between tech and conservative populism, their relationship now appears irreparably broken.
Trump, for his part, says the issue is about respect.
“He’s been very disrespectful to the office of the president,” Trump told NBC. “You can disagree, but you don’t disgrace the office.”
As both men dig in their heels, the political and economic implications remain to be seen. With Musk’s vast financial reach and Trump’s hold on the GOP, their feud could upend alliances and reshape the 2026 midterm landscape.
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