Trump-Musk Feud Disrupts Business and Political Ties

The feud between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk has ended a once-close alliance, sparking major political and business fallout. The dispute began after Musk criticized Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' budget and escalated with accusations including Musk alleging Trump’s involvement in the Epstein files and Trump threatening to terminate government contracts with Musk’s companies. Musk's prior role in the Department of Government Efficiency highlights the importance of their former partnership. Trump has publicly downplayed the conflict, calling Musk 'the man who has lost his mind,' and both have used social media to attack each other, attracting national attention. The feud raises concerns about potential impacts on government policy, Tesla, SpaceX, and the broader U.S. tech and defense sectors, with Musk’s ex-partner also publicly intervening. Despite occasional calls for reconciliation, the fallout appears likely to continue with uncertain consequences.