Trump-Musk Feud: SpaceX Cancels Contracts After Budget Dispute

Trump and Musk's Public Feud: SpaceX Cancels Contracts Amid Budget Dispute The ongoing conflict between former President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk escalated significantly this week. The dispute began with Musk's public criticism of Trump's budget priorities on X (formerly Twitter). Musk stated, "The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon's Governmental Subsidies and Contracts." This statement, made on June 5th, 2025, directly challenged Trump's fiscal policies. Trump responded on Truth Social, his own social media platform, defending his budget decisions. He expressed surprise that President Biden hadn't taken similar cost-cutting measures. The exchange quickly devolved into a series of increasingly pointed criticisms. The most significant consequence of this public feud was SpaceX's announcement that it would immediately begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft contracts with the US government. This decision will likely have significant implications for the nation's space program. The conflict highlights the growing influence of social media in shaping political discourse and the potential consequences of public disagreements between influential figures. The situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected in the coming days.