Trump-Musk Rift: Billionaire Feud Erupts Over Spending Bill

Trump and Musk's Bromance Ends Amidst Political Fallout The once-close relationship between former President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk has reportedly fractured, sparked by Musk's public criticism of a new Republican spending bill. The fallout highlights the complexities of political alliances and the potential consequences of public disagreements. Musk voiced his disapproval of the bill, specifically targeting cuts to electric vehicle subsidies. In a tweet, he urged his followers to contact their representatives, stating: "Keep the EV/solar incentive cuts in the bill, even though no oil & gas subsidies are touched (very unfair!), but ditch the MOUNTAIN of DISGUSTING PORK in the bill." This action directly contradicted Trump's stance on the bill. Trump, in response, told reporters that Musk might be upset over the cuts and the administration's actions regarding a Musk-backed NASA nominee. Trump emphasized Musk's past support, stating, "Elon knew the inner workings of this bill better than almost anybody sitting here." However, Musk later refuted Trump's claims on X, stating, "False, this bill was never shown to me even once and was passed in the dead of night so that almost no one in Congress could even read it!"