The Relationship Between Trump and Elon Musk Has Ended. Musk Criticized Trump's Tax Bill, Leading to Trump's Refusal to Fund Democrats.
Trump-Elon Relation: A public feud has erupted between former US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Trump labeled Musk a "disrespectful person" regarding the presidency, declaring their relationship over. He warned of serious consequences should Musk fund the Democratic Party. This conflict stems from Musk's public criticism of Trump's tax bill and policies.
Why the Rift Between Trump and Elon Musk?
Donald Trump and Elon Musk once enjoyed a friendly relationship. Musk previously contributed financially to Trump's presidential campaign. In return, Trump offered Musk a prestigious government position – head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, Musk resigned from this post after a few months, hinting at growing ideological differences.
The recent dispute began when Trump introduced a new tax and energy bill, dubbed "One Big Beautiful Bill." Elon Musk openly criticized this bill on X (formerly Twitter), calling it "disgusting" and claiming Trump's tariff policies could push America into a recession.
Musk's Critical Posts Exacerbate the Conflict
Elon Musk shared numerous posts on X criticizing Trump's policies, impeachment support, and allegedly controversial business dealings. One post alluded to Trump's past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, which Trump dismissed as a "false and outdated issue."
Following these posts, Trump, in a phone interview with NBC News, directly attacked Musk, stating, "There's no relationship between Elon and me anymore. I think Elon is very unhappy and disappointed."
Trump's Warning: Severe Consequences for Funding Democrats
Trump particularly objected to Musk potentially supporting and funding Democratic Party candidates. Trump warned of serious repercussions if Musk funded candidates opposing the Republican Party's tax bill, although he didn't specify the nature of these consequences.
Potential Harm to SpaceX and Tesla?
This conflict could impact Elon Musk's companies. Trump hinted at reconsidering government contracts and subsidies for Musk's companies – SpaceX and Tesla. He stated, "I'm thinking about it, but no final decision has been made yet."
However, Trump supporter and former advisor Steve Bannon has called for an investigation into Musk's business dealings. While Trump hasn't explicitly responded, the atmosphere suggests that escalating political clashes could reduce government benefits for Musk's companies.
Bill's Impact on the Clean Energy Industry
Musk criticized Trump's energy bill, arguing it was unfair to the clean energy sector. He claimed the bill would harm companies promoting innovation and environmentally friendly technologies.
Trump countered Musk's statement, saying, "In a way, Musk has shown how good our bill is, because clean energy companies are scared of it." He expressed confidence that the bill would pass before the July 4th deadline and claimed the Republican Party is more united than ever.
