Elon Musk-Trump Fallout Escalates After Musk Ends White House Role

Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have entered a public feud following Musk's sharp criticism of Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill,' a sweeping spending and tax measure that eliminates green subsidies vital to Tesla. Musk, who recently completed a stint as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), called the bill a 'pork-filled Congressional spending bill' and urged his followers to oppose it, even referencing Quentin Tarantino’s 'Kill Bill.' The dispute has spilled onto social media, with Trump expressing disappointment and Musk suggesting his support was crucial to Trump’s election victory. Tesla’s stock has dropped amid the turmoil, while political figures like Vice President JD Vance have affirmed loyalty to Trump, despite lingering questions over alliances. White House officials maintain Musk remains broadly supportive of Trump’s agenda, attributing his criticisms to business interests rather than a complete political break. Meanwhile, industry voices such as Jack Dorsey have gently reminded Musk of his earlier advocacy for Bitcoin as an alternative to government-driven economic policies.