President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Elon Musk, once a major political supporter, for his outspoken opposition to the Republicans’ reconciliation package. Their strained relationship, which had shown signs of improvement during a recent Oval Office meeting, has now escalated after Musk shared and endorsed Trump’s past social media posts criticizing the legislation. Trump, who previously praised Musk’s contributions to his election, now claims Musk has become disillusioned, citing the bill’s impact on electric vehicle subsidies as a key point of contention.
Musk, who had previously supported Trump financially, has been actively opposing the bill since its introduction, calling it a ‘disgusting abomination’ and arguing that it would lead to ‘debt slavery.’ In a recent post, Musk highlighted Trump’s own past critiques of the legislation, suggesting that the president may now face backlash for his own previous statements. Trump, in turn, accused Musk of ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ and hinted that Musk’s criticism is motivated by personal financial interests, particularly Tesla’s dependence on EV subsidies.
The fallout has raised questions about Musk’s future political involvement, with the billionaire suggesting he may no longer support politicians aligned with the bill. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are struggling to secure enough backing for the legislation, which faces mounting opposition from both within and outside the party. Trump’s public condemnation of Musk underscores the deepening rift between the former ally and the world’s richest man, marking a significant moment in their politically strained relationship.