"Elon Musk Claims Responsibility for Trump's Presidential Victory in Divorce Drama": US President and industrial magnate part ways dramatically
Elon Musk and Donald Trump's friendship, once as infamous as it was unlikely, took a nose-dive in June 2025. The spark igniting the fire was none other than President Trump's response to Elon's criticism of his mega budget bill.
When quizzed about Elon's harsh criticism, Trump said, “Elon and I had a good relationship. I don't know if that's still the case. I was surprised... I am very disappointed.” Elon didn't hold back, firing back with, "Without me, Trump wouldn't have won the election... what ingratitude!”. Suddenly, Elon went from being Trump's BFF to his sworn enemy: "Is it time to create a new political party in America?", he posed, even accusing his former ally of being "in Epstein's files".
Echoing the Epstein Scandal, Elon resurfaced an old video of the two men together, further fueling the flames of suspicion.
Digging Deeper
The duo's relationship had seen its fair share of ups and downs. Initially, Musk was critical of Trump, labeling him unfit for the presidency. But, after Trump took office, Musk joined White House advisory boards. However, Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accords was the last straw for Musk, prompting him to resign from his post. Over time, the relationship was a rollercoaster ride of collaboration and tension.
The latest blowup began over Trump's tax and spending bill. Musk lashed out, criticizing the bill, and the conflict grew nastier in the ensuing days, culminating in a series of live TV appearances, social media posts, and heated exchanges. Musk even went as far as suggesting Trump would have lost the 2024 election without his support and accused Trump of being complicit in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Trump hit back, calling Musk "crazy" and threatening to terminate government contracts and subsidies related to Musk's companies.
Personal and Political Responses
Errol Musk, Elon’s father, encouraged his son to let the feud rest and suggested that Trump would prevail because he was elected by the majority. Vice President JD Vance publicly backed Trump but remained silent on Musk's accusations.
In a Nutshell
The fallout was primarily due to policy differences over a major tax bill. However, it quickly spiraled into a personal and ideological battle, with Musk launching personal attacks and referencing Trump's past connections to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Trump responded in kind, intensifying the dispute and damaging their fragile alliance.
- The war-and-conflicts between Elon Musk and Donald Trump escalated quickly, taking a turn from politics to personal attacks, with Musk accusing Trump of being complicit in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
- In the realm of general-news, entertainment took a backseat as the feud between Musk and Trump dominated headlines, causing stirs in both political and celebrity circles.
- Despite the fallout, some political figures, including Vice President JD Vance, continued to support Trump, while others, like Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, encouraged a truce, citing Trump's electoral majority as a reason for his prevailing power.
