Hey followers! Today, let’s dive into how billionaire Elon Musk and former US President Donald Trump are now publicly exchanging sharp words. It’s a showdown not just on social media but across the web!
Things kicked off when Musk took to X to criticize Trump’s recent spending package, calling it a ‘disgusting abomination’ that could add trillions to the national debt with increased defense spending, immigration measures, and tax cuts. Trump responded fiercely, accusing Musk of going ‘crazy’ after losing his EV mandate, and suggested Musk’s government contracts be canceled to save billions.
Musk, not one to hold back, responded by announcing SpaceX would begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft in reaction to Trump’s threats. He also implied Trump’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein, adding more heat to an already intense rivalry. Musk also shared a poll on X asking if there should be a new political party representing the middle 80%, with the majority voting ‘yes.’
Trump, on his side, pointed out that Musk’s companies have received billions in government subsidies, contracts, and incentives — totaling at least $38 billion over the next twenty years. The president also accused Musk of being bitter after being denied a NASA leadership role and threatened to terminate all ongoing government contracts with SpaceX.
In the midst of this chaos, Musk threw a personal jab, claiming Trump is involved in Jeffrey Epstein’s files, implying dark secrets. Musk’s political stance appears to be shifting, as he has recently expressed desire to unseat politicians backing Trump, though he had earlier announced a withdrawal from politics to focus on his businesses. The feud has raised questions about the influence of social media, loyalty, and power struggles among high-profile figures.