All you need to know about Trump and Elon Musk’s heated political, business clash

A heated dispute erupted between US President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, sparking a dramatic exchange that has drawn widespread attention.

The disagreement began over political and business interests and quickly turned personal, with both men using their large online followings to trade public attacks.

The clash began when Trump, during a discussion at the White House, expressed anger over Musk’s recent criticism of his policies.

He went on to reveal that ending Musk’s access to federal contracts could save billions of dollars.

These contracts, particularly with NASA, play a big role in supporting Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX.

In response, Musk fired back on X, the platform he owns, calling for Trump’s impeachment.

He also announced that he would speed up the process of shutting down his Dragon spacecraft, which currently supports the US space program.

However, just a few hours later, Musk backed away from this move after receiving advice to de-escalate.

The argument did not stop there.

Musk made another post suggesting, without offering proof, that Trump might be connected to secret files involving Jeffrey Epstein, a late financier with a criminal past.

Trump’s team gave only a mild reply, stating that Musk was upset because his preferred policies were not included in a new government bill.

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Tensions between the two men have been growing for some time.

Their once-close alliance started to crumble as Musk’s role as a special government adviser ended last week.

During that time, Musk was seen as a key figure in cutting government spending, even closing some federal agencies.

The two had parted on good terms, but that goodwill now seems to be gone.

The effects of the feud have already begun to show.

Tesla’s stock price dropped by 14% in one day, and Republicans in Congress are now facing pressure as Musk voices his displeasure.

With his vast resources and online reach, Musk could pose a challenge to Trump’s party by supporting other candidates in upcoming elections.

While Trump appears to have toned down his remarks toward the end of the day—avoiding further comments about Musk during a public event—the tension remains high.

He did post on Truth Social that he no longer minded opposing Musk, though he wished the split had happened sooner.

For now, Democrats are watching from the sidelines, unsure whether to embrace Musk again.

Though he once supported their party, many are hesitant due to his recent actions and remarks.

Still, some believe that Musk’s attacks on Trump could weaken the Republican leader’s position.

This bitter fallout between two of America’s most influential figures shows no signs of ending.

With Trump still holding power and Musk vowing to remain active for decades, their battle could continue shaping politics and business for years to come.