Elon Musk Criticizes Trump Spending Bill, Sparks Public Feud

The once close alliance between President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk has publicly unraveled following Musk's departure from his role leading Trump's Department of Government Efficiency. The rift escalated when Musk criticized Trump's proposed spending bill, calling it a "disgusting abomination," and subsequently teased launching a new political party while suggesting controversial associations about Trump. Conservative media personalities on Fox News expressed varying views, from somber reflections on the damaged relationship to hopes for reconciliation, with some downplaying the feud as typical clashes between strong personalities. Ben Shapiro analyzed the conflict as a clash of powerful egos and fundamentally opposing political and fiscal goals, particularly over Musk's desire for extensive government spending cuts that Trump was politically unwilling to support. The dispute has already impacted Musk's companies, including Tesla, and signals a potentially prolonged rivalry rather than a quick resolution. This falling out marks a significant shift from their previous close collaboration during Trump's 2024 presidency to a public and bitter political divide.