President Donald Trump recently issued a warning to Elon Musk, stating there would be "serious consequences" if Musk were to support Democratic candidates financially. This comment came during a phone interview with NBC News on Saturday.
Trump did not specify what these consequences might be, but he emphasized his disapproval of Musk’s potential political donations. "If he does, he’ll have to pay the consequences for that," Trump remarked, highlighting a growing rift between the two prominent figures.
The tension escalated after Musk criticized a significant spending bill endorsed by Trump. Musk described the bill as a "disgusting abomination" in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. He expressed his disappointment with those who voted for it, suggesting they had acted wrongly.
The fallout from Musk’s remarks has been swift. Trump expressed that he has no desire to mend his relationship with the Tesla and SpaceX CEO. When asked if he believed their relationship was over, Trump replied, "I would assume so, yeah." He also mentioned to Fox News that he has "no intention" of reaching out to Musk.
The conflict intensified after Musk made controversial posts on X, including accusations against Trump related to Jeffrey Epstein. Musk also suggested supporting calls for Trump’s impeachment and indicated that Vice President JD Vance should take the lead.
Trump’s comments about Musk come after a period of apparent camaraderie between the two. Musk had previously backed Trump and even joined his administration after a near-assassination attempt on the former president during a campaign rally.
As the feud continues to develop, it remains to be seen how this public spat will affect both their futures in politics and business.