Trump Lashes Out at Elon Musk on Social Media
In a fiery post on his social media platform Sunday, President Donald Trump slammed Elon Musk, declaring the billionaire entrepreneur is turning into a “TRAIN WRECK” amid their deepening feud over electric vehicle mandates and leadership at NASA.
The outburst comes after Musk’s announcement of a new political party, intensifying tensions between the two powerful figures who were once aligned on several policy fronts.
Trump and Musk Clash Over Electric Vehicle Mandate
Trump claimed Musk had previously offered “total and unquestioned” support for his pledge to end the federal electric vehicle mandate, which Trump has campaigned against for the past two years.
“No more EV Mandate. I have campaigned on this for two years… When Elon gave me his total and unquestioned Endorsement, I asked him whether or not he knew I was going to terminate the EV Mandate. He said he had no problems with that—I was very surprised!” Trump wrote in his post.
The former president’s remarks reveal a stark split on green energy policies, with Musk publicly championing electric vehicle adoption through Tesla, the company he leads.
NASA Nomination Sparked Concerns of Conflict
Trump further explained why he withdrew support for Jared Isaacman, Musk’s associate and a private spaceflight entrepreneur, to lead NASA. He argued that appointing someone with close business ties to Musk would compromise NASA’s independence.
“I also thought it inappropriate that a very close friend of Elon, who was in the Space Business, run NASA, when NASA is such a big part of Elon’s corporate life. My Number One charge is to protect the American Public!” Trump added.
Growing Rift Between Trump and Musk
The new political clash marks a dramatic escalation between two of America’s most influential figures in tech and politics, each commanding loyal followings. Trump’s condemnation of Musk suggests their once-cooperative relationship has deteriorated beyond repair.
Musk has not publicly responded to Trump’s latest comments. His recent move to launch a political party signals a potential realignment of key voter blocs and a possible challenge to Trump’s base, adding fuel to their intensifying conflict.
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What This Means for the EV Industry and Space Policy
The feud could have significant implications for U.S. electric vehicle policy and NASA’s future leadership. Trump’s vow to scrap EV mandates threatens federal support for green energy initiatives, while questions over conflicts of interest may complicate NASA’s partnerships with private space companies like SpaceX.
Observers say the fight highlights broader debates about government subsidies, the influence of tech billionaires in politics, and the future of America’s space exploration strategy.
