The political alliance between President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk has collapsed in a fiery public feud over government spending. Their clash exposes deep fractures in Republican ranks as conservatives fight over America’s fiscal future.
Musk unleashed a social media storm this week, blasting Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” as a pork-stuffed disaster. He accused Washington elites of selling out hardworking Americans to special interests. “This bill pushes us into debt slavery!” Musk declared, demanding Republicans slash wasteful spending.
Trump fired back, calling Musk ungrateful after years of support. The president claimed Musk only turned against the bill when it threatened his electric car subsidies. “Suddenly he cares about deficits?” Trump mocked. He vowed to protect auto jobs while cutting red tape.
The fight turned personal when Musk boasted, “Without me, Trump loses the election!” He reminded followers he bankrolled GOP victories before distancing himself from “reckless spenders.” Trump allies called Musk a sore loser trying to sabotage conservative victories.
At the heart of the battle is a $900 billion package raising the debt ceiling while funding infrastructure and defense. Musk wants deep cuts to “disgusting pork” like green energy handouts. Trump insists the bill protects critical industries and prevents economic collapse.
Musk’s attacks put Senate Republicans in a bind as they scramble for votes. Some conservatives praise him for demanding fiscal discipline. Others warn his temper tantrum risks handing Democrats a win by stalling Trump’s agenda.
The president shocked observers by praising liberal Senator Elizabeth Warren’s debt ceiling proposal. “Even radicals see this spending madness!” Trump said, urging Republicans to “drain the swamp” in the bill’s final negotiations.
This ugly feud shows the GOP’s internal struggle between establishment dealmakers and anti-spending warriors. As Musk and Trump trade blows, grassroots conservatives demand leadership that puts America’s wallet over ego-driven power plays.