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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – President Donald Trump and his former adviser Elon Musk are now in a very public feud. The dustup erupted on social media Thursday after days of Musk criticizing the president’s signature tax and spending bill.
The world’s richest man and the president of the United States didn’t hold back on how they now feel about each other on social media. They were once allies, now Elon Musk is calling for President Trump to be impeached.
Just one week ago, President Trump praised Elon Musk. Now, he’s taking a very different tone.
“I am very disappointed in Elon,” said Trump.
The president’s comments follow days of intensifying criticism from Musk, who blasted the president’s massive budget bill, especially cuts to electric vehicle mandates.
“Elon knew the inner workings of this bill better than almost anybody,” said Trump.
Musk unloaded on X, his own platform, slamming Trump’s bill, his trade policies, and even accusing the president of ties to Jeffrey Epstein, claims the White House strongly denies.
Trump fired back on Truth Social, threatening to cancel federal contracts worth billions for Musk’s companies.
“If you want to go after Elon Musk’s contracts, like, we are here for the fight, bro,” said Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M).
Democrats see an opening while Republicans are caught in the middle.
“This isn’t personal, policy differences should not be personal,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
On social media Musk said Republicans would not have won the House in November without him.
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