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Elon Musk Declares War on GOP Over Debt Hike as Trump Threatens Subsidy Crackdown
Elon Musk is escalating his feud with President Donald Trump over a sweeping tax-and-spending bill that passed the Senate Tuesday, threatening to form a third political party and target GOP lawmakers who back what he labeled a "disgusting abomination." Elon Musk is escalating his feud with President Donald Trump over a sweeping tax-and-spending bill that passed the Senate Tuesday, threatening to form a third political party and target GOP lawmakers who back what he labeled a "disgusting abomination." -
Elon Musk Sparks Uproar with “No Gods or Kings” Post Amid Anti-Trump Protests
Elon Musk reignited political and cultural tensions over the weekend with a cryptic social media post that quickly went viral, as widespread "No Kings" protests unfolded across the United States to denounce President Donald Trump. The message, shared on his platform X, read, "No gods or kings, only man," a phrase borrowed from the dystopian video game BioShock. Elon Musk reignited political and cultural tensions over the weekend with a cryptic social media post that quickly went viral, as widespread "No Kings" protests unfolded across the United States to denounce President Donald Trump. The message, shared on his platform X, read, "No gods or kings, only man," a phrase borrowed from the dystopian video game BioShock. -
Trump Hints at Reconciliation After Musk Apologizes for Harsh Social Media Posts
President Donald Trump offered a tempered response to Elon Musk's early-morning apology after the Tesla and SpaceX CEO said he "regrets" recent social media posts attacking the president. The exchange marks a possible de-escalation in a public feud that has rattled markets and spotlighted a rift between two of the country's most influential figures. President Donald Trump offered a tempered response to Elon Musk's early-morning apology after the Tesla and SpaceX CEO said he "regrets" recent social media posts attacking the president. The exchange marks a possible de-escalation in a public feud that has rattled markets and spotlighted a rift between two of the country's most influential figures. -
Trump Responds to Elon Musk’s Epstein Files Accusation
President Donald Trump on Friday publicly denied claims by Elon Musk that his name appears in unreleased files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, calling the Tesla CEO "a man who has lost his mind" as their months-long feud spilled further into the political arena. The allegation, made by Musk on X, has ignited renewed scrutiny of both men's past associations with Epstein and triggered fresh demands for the release of all classified documents related to the deceased sex offender. President Donald Trump on Friday publicly denied claims by Elon Musk that his name appears in unreleased files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, calling the Tesla CEO "a man who has lost his mind" as their months-long feud spilled further into the political arena. The allegation, made by Musk on X, has ignited renewed scrutiny of both men's past associations with Epstein and triggered fresh demands for the release of all classified documents related to the deceased sex offender. -
Musk Escalates Rift With Trump, Claims President Named in Sealed Epstein Records
Elon Musk publicly alleged Thursday that President Donald Trump is named in sealed documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, marking a sharp escalation in a feud that has rapidly unraveled one of the GOP's most prominent alliances ahead of the 2024 election. Elon Musk publicly alleged Thursday that President Donald Trump is named in sealed documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, marking a sharp escalation in a feud that has rapidly unraveled one of the GOP's most prominent alliances ahead of the 2024 election. -
Elon Musk Reportedly Expressed Private Anger at Trump Administration Before Public Blowup
Tensions between Elon Musk and the Trump administration have escalated sharply following the billionaire's public denouncement of President Trump's flagship budget bill, which he called a "disgusting abomination." Behind the scenes, sources say Musk's frustration extends beyond spending levels to specific policy exclusions that impact his companies and inner circle. Tensions between Elon Musk and the Trump administration have escalated sharply following the billionaire's public denouncement of President Trump's flagship budget bill, which he called a "disgusting abomination." Behind the scenes, sources say Musk's frustration extends beyond spending levels to specific policy exclusions that impact his companies and inner circle. -
Musk Blasts Trump-Backed GOP Budget as Tesla Faces Loss of Key EV, Solar Tax Credits
Tesla and CEO Elon Musk sharply criticized the Republican-led budget bill for eliminating key clean energy tax credits, warning the move would cripple America's transition to renewable power. The attack came hours after Musk announced his formal departure from a government advisory role within the Trump administration. Tesla and CEO Elon Musk sharply criticized the Republican-led budget bill for eliminating key clean energy tax credits, warning the move would cripple America's transition to renewable power. The attack came hours after Musk announced his formal departure from a government advisory role within the Trump administration. -
Musk Steps Down from Trump’s Government Efficiency Office After 130-Day Tenure
Elon Musk has formally announced his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), ending his 130-day tenure as a special government employee under President Donald Trump. Musk confirmed the move in a post on X Wednesday night, stating: "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending." Elon Musk has formally announced his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), ending his 130-day tenure as a special government employee under President Donald Trump. Musk confirmed the move in a post on X Wednesday night, stating: "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending." -
Elon Musk Slams Trump’s Spending Bill, Says It Undermines Government Efficiency Efforts
Elon Musk publicly criticized President Donald Trump's recently passed $1.5 trillion spending bill, calling it a disappointment that threatens the cost-cutting goals of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. "I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly," Musk stated during an interview with CBS Sunday Morning. "It increases the budget deficit, not just decreases it, and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing." Elon Musk publicly criticized President Donald Trump's recently passed $1.5 trillion spending bill, calling it a disappointment that threatens the cost-cutting goals of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. "I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly," Musk stated during an interview with CBS Sunday Morning. "It increases the budget deficit, not just decreases it, and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing." -
Elon Musk Confirms Beta Launch of X Money Payments App for 2025
Elon Musk confirmed on May 25 that X Money, the long-anticipated payments and banking platform tied to the rebranded Twitter, has entered limited beta testing ahead of a planned 2025 launch. The announcement follows years of speculation about Musk's plans to transform X into a multifunctional "everything app" incorporating social media, media sharing, and financial services. Elon Musk confirmed on May 25 that X Money, the long-anticipated payments and banking platform tied to the rebranded Twitter, has entered limited beta testing ahead of a planned 2025 launch. The announcement follows years of speculation about Musk's plans to transform X into a multifunctional "everything app" incorporating social media, media sharing, and financial services.