Trump Ends Musk Ties, Warns Serious Consequences for Democratic Support

President Donald Trump has declared his relationship with Elon Musk over following a public feud sparked by Musk's criticism of the GOP's sweeping budget bill, which Musk called a "disgusting abomination." Trump warned Musk of "very serious consequences" if he supports Democratic candidates opposing Republicans who backed the bill, though he did not specify what those consequences would be. The rift escalated after Musk accused Trump of being involved in Jeffrey Epstein files and claimed Trump would have lost the election without his support. Despite previously backing Trump's 2024 campaign with significant financial contributions and collaborating closely, Musk’s opposition to the bill led to a series of hostile exchanges on social media platforms X and Truth Social. Trump has no intention of reconciling with Musk and has threatened to terminate federal contracts with Musk's companies, while Musk continues to criticize the president publicly. The dispute highlights a dramatic breakdown between the former allies amid ongoing political tensions.