Trump Declares End to Relationship with Musk Amid Policy Dispute

Thu Jul 31 2025 00:45:10 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Trump Declares End to Relationship with Musk Amid Policy Dispute

In a recent NBC News interview, Donald Trump stated that his once-close relationship with Elon Musk is over, highlighting a significant fallout over differing views on key policies.


President Donald Trump confirmed the breakdown of his relationship with Elon Musk during an NBC interview, attributing the discord to Musk’s criticism of his domestic policy, the Big Beautiful Bill. The tech billionaire's public statements have put him at odds with Trump and garnered mixed reactions from Republican leaders.


In an eye-opening interview with NBC News, President Donald Trump revealed the abrupt end of his relationship with tech mogul Elon Musk, stressing that their ties have soured due to Musk’s public critique of Trump’s policies. When asked if he felt their relationship had come to an end, Trump acknowledged, "I would assume so, yeah," further indicating a lack of interest in mending the situation by stating "No" when asked if he wished to reconcile.

This feud follows Musk's vocal opposition to Trump's key legislation, the Big Beautiful Bill, which has led to significant critique from multiple quarters. As a former financial backer and advisor to Trump, Musk's recent comments have caught the attention of the Republican party, and Vice President JD Vance expressed disappointment, deeming Musk’s actions a "big mistake." According to comments made on a podcast, Vance suggested that Musk may not regain favor within the party due to his harsh criticism of the president.

As weeks progressed, Musk's assertions grew bolder, claiming that Trump's tax and spending bill would exacerbate the national deficit and undercut the efforts made in his brief tenure at the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge). His discontent reached a peak when he labeled the legislation a "disgusting abomination," though he refrained from directly attacking Trump.

Trump's disappointment surfaced during a separate press briefing, where he admonished Musk for being "disrespectful" to the office of the president. Following this, Musk took to his social media platform, X, suggesting that Trump would not have won his election without him and even making allegations regarding Trump's connections to the notorious Jeffrey Epstein, which have since been denied.

Reacting to Musk's social media tirade, Trump took to Truth Social to express his belief that Musk has "gone crazy" and hinted at potential consequences for Musk's federal contracts. During the NBC conversation, Trump warned that Musk’s alignment with Democratic challengers against Republican candidates could lead to "serious consequences."

The escalating tensions between Trump and Musk illustrate a significant rift, particularly as the political landscape shifts in pursuit of the upcoming midterm elections. The once-cooperative dynamic has transformed into a contentious exchange, marking a new chapter in their public and political engagements.

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