Elon Musk Shoves Trump Treasury Secretary Amid White House Fallout

Elon Musk's tenure as a special government employee with President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ended amid public and private tensions. Musk openly criticized a Trump-backed spending bill, calling it a setback for reducing the federal deficit, signaling a cooling relationship between the two. Reports revealed a physical altercation occurred between Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent after Bessent challenged Musk on the trillion-dollar budget cuts Musk had pledged but failed to deliver, with Musk reportedly shoving Bessent during the confrontation. Former Chief Strategist Steve Bannon and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the incident, noting disagreements were part of the administration's policy process, with Trump siding with Bessent. Musk's departure was officially scheduled, coinciding with his criticism of the administration’s spending policies and signaling a complete exit from government roles. Despite the clashes, Bessent publicly acknowledged Musk's contributions, reflecting a complex and strained working relationship within the Trump administration.