A Growing Rift Between Two Billionaire Powerhouses
A bitter public feud between former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk erupted this week, fueled by political disagreements and personal attacks. The Trump Musk feud gained traction after Musk supported calls for Trump’s impeachment and publicly criticized the administration’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, which combines immigration and tax reforms.
In response, Trump threatened to revoke government contracts held by Musk’s companies and dismissed the tech billionaire as “a man who has lost his mind.”
Trump Rejects Reconciliation
When asked by the media if he had plans to speak with Musk, Trump firmly stated he had “no reason to” and no interest in mending ties. The former president dismissed any notion of reconciliation, saying:
“I’m too busy doing other things. You know, I won an election in a landslide. I gave him a lot of breaks, long before this happened.”
Trump further emphasized that he had supported Musk during his previous administration but now has “no intention of speaking to him.”
Implied Threat Over Political Contributions
The Trump Musk feud deepened when Trump suggested there could be “serious consequences” if Musk decides to support Democratic candidates financially.
“I’m not going to say, but he’ll have to pay very serious consequences if he does that,” Trump told media.
Though the exact nature of the “consequences” was not specified, the statement added a menacing edge to the ongoing political rivalry.
Musk’s Initial Comments and Response
The conflict originated when Musk criticized Trump’s legislative proposals and aligned with public calls for Trump’s impeachment. Though Musk later appeared to soften his tone, Trump’s latest remarks indicate that the relationship has deteriorated beyond repair.
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When asked if there were any ongoing or future plans to investigate Musk’s business or immigration records, Trump stated there had been no such discussions.
