Trump-Musk Feud Over Bill, Election Support Escalates

The alliance between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk has fractured after Musk harshly criticized Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' described as a sweeping tax and spending package. Trump expressed disappointment and accused Musk of betrayal, suggesting the rift was due to the loss of electric vehicle subsidies and likening Musk to former officials-turned-critics. Musk responded on X (formerly Twitter), claiming he gave Trump over $250 million to support his 2024 election victory and accused the president of ingratitude and spreading falsehoods. Musk denied advance access to the bill and cited concerns over national debt and subsidy fairness as his motivations. The feud has caused a sharp drop in Tesla shares and heightened political and economic attention. Observers believe the dispute will continue to shape headlines and discourse until it is resolved.