In a political twist fit for a tech-thriller, Elon Musk has gone full throttle against Donald Trump, publicly claiming the former president owes his 2024 victory to none other than… Elon Musk himself.
Taking to his platform X (formerly Twitter), Musk ignited the latest firestorm with a blistering post:
“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.”
This wasn’t just a jab — it was a declaration of political relevance from the world’s most polarizing tech titan. The message followed Trump’s earlier remarks minimizing Musk’s influence on his return to power, seemingly forgetting the billionaire’s role in shaping online narratives and contributing campaign support.
But the bad blood didn’t stop there.
What really torpedoed their bromance? Musk’s scathing attack on Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” — a sweeping tax and spending package now central to Trump’s second-term agenda. Musk called it a “disgusting abomination,” warning it could gut EV industry growth by stripping clean-energy incentives, a move that could seriously impact Tesla’s future.
Trump, firing back from his camp, accused Musk of crying foul only because the bill eliminated the federal EV mandate, potentially slashing Tesla’s profits. He didn’t hold back, even threatening to revoke Musk’s federal contracts, including high-stakes deals with SpaceX.
Musk clapped back, claiming he had no prior notice of the bill’s content and blasted the rushed legislative process. He then turned up the heat by lobbing a more personal grenade — hinting at Trump’s name appearing in the Jeffrey Epstein files, a bombshell that’s added layers of controversy to an already volatile exchange.
This dramatic fallout marks a stark shift from their once-convenient alliance. Musk had previously endorsed Trump, funneled funds into Republican campaigns, and gave the former president a platform boost on X. But now, their relationship is combusting in full public view, turning political admiration into mutual disdain.
Beyond the drama, the feud raises deeper questions: Are tech barons becoming political kingmakers? And what happens when egos the size of empires clash at the intersection of power, policy, and profit?
One thing is clear — this isn’t just a political spat. It’s the collision of two titans, and neither seems ready to back down.
As Musk and Trump trade digital jabs, America watches — not just for the spectacle, but for what it means in an age where social media CEOs wield influence once reserved for presidents.
