Elon Musk, Donald Trump Publicly Break Up Amid Mutual Criticism

The once-close alliance between President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk has dramatically deteriorated, marked by public disputes and harsh criticisms on social media. Musk accused Trump of ingratitude, claiming that without his support Trump would have lost the election and Republicans would not control Congress, while Trump expressed disappointment in Musk and called for the termination of Musk's government subsidies and contracts. Their fallout has drawn mixed reactions, including backlash from some Trump supporters who urge reconciliation, highlighting Musk's role in supporting Trump's election. This political and personal rift follows a period of collaboration, including Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency under Trump's administration, aimed at significant budget cuts. However, Musk's denunciation of Trump's spending bill as a "disgusting abomination" intensified their conflict. The public feud underscores a volatile relationship that once appeared mutually beneficial but now threatens both figures' standing and accomplishments.