Trump and Musk Erupt in Public Feud Over Policy Disagreements, Exchange Personal Attacks and Threats
Summary
Trump and Musk explode into a bitter public feud with personal attacks and threats after disagreeing over Republican policy, ending their political alliance that began with Musk's $277 million donation and government efficiency role.
Key Points
- Trump and Musk engage in a public feud with personal attacks after disagreeing over Republican domestic policy legislation, with Trump threatening to cut federal contracts to Musk's companies and Musk claiming Trump appears in unreleased Jeffrey Epstein documents
- The breakdown ends an alliance that began when Musk endorsed Trump in July 2024 after an assassination attempt, eventually donating $277 million and leading the Department of Government Efficiency to cut federal spending
- Musk left his government role in May 2025 after his 130-day term as special employee expired, but tensions escalated in June when he opposed Trump's spending bill, leading to their current war of words on social media