Elon Musk-Trump Feud Intensifies on X Platform

Elon Musk and President Donald Trump engaged in a highly public and tumultuous feud on social media, marked by Musk's harsh criticism of Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," which Musk called a "disgusting abomination" and accused of creating crushing debt. Musk further escalated tensions by alleging that Trump was involved in the Jeffrey Epstein files, a claim which Musk later deleted amid controversy. Despite the public fallout, Musk appeared to attempt reconciliation by endorsing some of Trump's actions, including support for ICE raids and the deployment of the National Guard to quell protests in Los Angeles. Their online battle, characterized by rapid-fire posts and personal insults, notably affected the stock market, with Tesla's shares dropping significantly. Experts suggest that Musk’s behavior reflects a compulsive online posting habit similar to Trump's social media style, but Musk's influence makes his outbursts particularly impactful. The feud also sparked broader discussions about political and cultural moments on social platforms like X, formerly Twitter.