From Friendship to Feud: Trump and Musk Clash Publicly
Trump–Musk Relationship Collapses in Public Feud Marked by Insults, Threats, and Market Fallout One of the most high-profile political-business alliances in recent U.S. history has come crashing down. The once-chummy relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk has unraveled in spectacular fashion, with public insults, veiled threats, and real financial consequences marking the end of a complex partnership. The fracture between the two men — the world’s most powerful political figure and its richest individual — has been brewing for over a week and now appears to have reached a breaking point. Bromance Turns Bitter For years, Trump and Musk maintained a mutually beneficial relationship. Musk was granted a seat at the table in Trump's administration, serving in an informal capacity to advise on innovation and federal spending. Trump, in turn, appeared to embrace Musk’s entrepreneurial vision and allowed his c...