Donald Trump vs Elon Musk: Timeline of a Bitter Feud

Jun 06, 2025 Komal Das

From Allies to Rival: Donald Trump and Elon Musk, once political and business allies, are now locked in a bitter, public feud over Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”

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Musk Denies Self-Interest: Musk denies knowing the bill’s details earlier and says his issue lies with untouched oil subsidies while clean energy support was slashed

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Election Fallout: Musk claims his \$277M support ensured Trump’s 2024 win. “Without me, Trump would’ve lost,” he writes, accusing Trump of ingratitude

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Epstein Allegation: Musk alleges Trump’s name appears in sealed Epstein files, igniting further controversy. Trump’s team denies the claim as baseless

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Trump’s Threats: Trump calls Musk “crazy” and vows to revoke federal contracts with his companies. Tesla’s stock drops by 18% amid investor panic

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Musk’s Retaliation: Musk announces plans to end NASA partnerships, later retracting after public backlash. Tensions between them keep escalating

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Musk Hints at a New Party: Frustrated with the feud, Musk suggests forming a centrist political party, polling followers on replacing Trump with VP JD Vance

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Real-World Consequences: The feud has shaken politics, finance, and Silicon Valley, with long-term implications for Tesla, Trump’s base, and the 2026 midterms

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