Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump

Elon Musk vs. President Trump: The Billionaire Blowout Over the $4 Trillion ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

The growing war of words between President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has exploded into a full-blown political feud — one with high stakes for electric vehicles, space policy, federal spending, and the U.S. economy. Once allies, the two now find themselves on opposite sides of Trump’s signature legislation: the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping $4 trillion Republican-led package that eliminates clean energy credits and reshapes federal spending priorities.

Musk Blasts the Bill as “Disgusting Abomination” That Destroys the Economy

Musk’s most pointed criticism has targeted the bill’s massive fiscal cost. He warned it would swell the federal deficit by $2.4 trillion over the next decade, directly undermining earlier GOP messaging around fiscal responsibility. Musk referred to the legislation as a “mountain of disgusting pork” that was “passed in the dead of night.”

The electric vehicle icon also hit back at the bill’s elimination of the long-standing $7,500 EV tax credit — a move that deeply affects Tesla and the clean energy sector as a whole. While EV and solar tax breaks are stripped away, oil and gas subsidies remain untouched. Musk called this move “very unfair,” adding:
“Keep the EV/solar incentive cuts in the bill, even though no oil & gas subsidies are touched, but ditch the MOUNTAIN of DISGUSTING PORK.”

President Trump Responds from the Oval Office: “I’m Very Disappointed in Elon”

In a fiery Oval Office press session, President Trump accused Musk of becoming “hostile” to the administration. “I helped Elon a lot,” Trump said, referencing past collaboration. “He’s not the first… people leave my administration and some of them become hostile.”

Trump dismissed Musk’s criticisms as political backstabbing and claimed that Musk’s departure from his advisory role left a vacuum. “They leave, and they wake up in the morning, and the glamour’s gone… and they become hostile,” Trump remarked.

The president also implied Musk’s objections were financially motivated, tied to the loss of EV incentives and growing regulatory scrutiny. He further questioned Musk’s loyalty, suggesting that his vocal opposition came only after leaving Washington.

Musk Fires Back: “Such Ingratitude”

Musk swiftly responded via his X account:
“Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House, and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate… Such ingratitude.”

He also claimed he had never been shown the bill before its passage:
“False. This bill was never shown to me even once and was passed in the dead of night so fast that almost no one in Congress could even read it!”

Jared Isaacman Ousted from NASA Nomination in Power Play

The feud has spilled into federal agencies. Jared Isaacman — billionaire astronaut, Musk ally, and originally nominated to head NASA — was abruptly pulled from consideration by the Trump administration. While the White House cited political donations to Democrats, Isaacman said the decision wasn’t coincidental:
“There were some people that had some axes to grind… and I was a good, visible target.”

The nomination had bipartisan Senate support, but insiders believe Musk’s open rebellion against the bill directly impacted Isaacman’s removal.

SpaceX Officials Exit Government Roles as Rift Widens

Multiple Musk allies are now exiting their roles in the Trump administration. Steve Davis, who led the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), has reportedly resigned. Doge, once touted by Musk as a way to “cut trillions in spending,” has identified just $180 billion in potential cuts — far short of expectations. Musk now says the new tax bill wipes out those savings entirely.

Tesla Stock Falls on Feud Fallout

Following Trump’s remarks and intensifying political backlash, Tesla shares dropped over 6%. Investors are now weighing the risks of Tesla’s strained government ties, as well as broader implications for EV policy and federal funding.

Conclusion: Allies No More — Musk and Trump’s Collision Could Reshape U.S. Policy

Once political allies, Trump and Musk are now engaged in a very public and consequential rivalry. The collapse of their relationship is rooted in clashing visions of government spending, energy policy, and loyalty. Trump is pushing a populist legislative agenda with massive fiscal implications. Musk, once an insider, is now a vocal critic accusing the administration of betrayal, wasteful spending, and corporate favoritism.

Their feud will have ripple effects across Washington and Wall Street — from EV markets to NASA, from tax policy to 2026 campaign finance dynamics. What began as a disagreement over a bill has become a defining rift between two of the most powerful figures in America.

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