Musk And Trump Continue to Clash, President's Allies Call For Deportation

A once-warm relationship between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has devolved into a full-scale public feud and internet drama, marked by escalating rhetoric, political threats, and financial fallout.

The latest dispute centers around Trump’s support for a sweeping $2.4 trillion tax and spending bill, the 'Big Beautiful Bill', which Musk has sharply criticized. Calling it a “disgusting abomination,” Musk claimed the legislation would skyrocket the federal deficit and disadvantage clean energy companies by removing electric vehicle tax credits, a move that would directly impact Tesla.

Musk took to his platform X (formerly Twitter) urging lawmakers to “KILL the BILL,” igniting backlash from the former president. Once a vocal Trump supporter—especially in matters of deregulation and space exploration—Musk’s tone has shifted sharply in recent months.

Trump Fires Back, Musk Floats New Party

In response to Musk’s criticism, Trump lashed out, accusing the tech billionaire of “losing his mind” and threatening to review federal contracts with Musk’s companies, including SpaceX and Starlink. Trump further warned there would be “serious consequences” should Musk funnel support toward Democratic candidates or policies. The conflict took a darker turn when Musk deleted a controversial post suggesting Trump was linked to Jeffrey Epstein, a claim that remains unproven and stirred considerable backlash online.

Amid the tensions, Musk has floated the idea of launching a new political party called “The America Party.” The proposal, unveiled in a post to X, appears to target disillusioned centrist voters who feel alienated by both major parties. An informal poll on the platform showed over 80% of participants favoring the concept, though it remains unclear whether Musk intends to take concrete steps toward forming the party.

Stocks Slip as Feud Escalates

Beyond the political theater, the feud has had real financial implications. Tesla’s stock has dropped by approximately 14% in the past week, while shares of Trump Media & Technology Group have slipped around 8%, reflecting market unease amid the increasingly personal and political spat.

As both men continue to wield outsized influence in politics, technology, and media, the fallout from their clash could have lasting implications—not just for their companies, but for the broader political landscape heading into the 2024 election cycle. Whether this signals a lasting break or a temporary political squabble remains to be seen.

Calls For Deportation

Steve Bannon, former White House chief strategist and staunch ally of President Donald Trump, has intensified his criticism of Elon Musk, even calling for the tech billionaire's deportation: