Elon Musk and former U.S. President Donald Trump are once again at odds, and this time it’s over a controversial government bill. The argument has gone public, with both Musk and Trump taking shots at each other on social media. This ongoing fight has captured the attention of people across the globe.
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What is the “Big, Beautiful Bill”?
The “Big, Beautiful Bill” is a piece of legislation backed by Donald Trump. It includes major cuts to electric vehicle (EV) incentives, which means fewer benefits for companies making electric cars. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is not happy about this, as it directly affects his businesses.
Musk has renamed it the “Big Ugly Bill” and said the country would be better off with a simpler version, which he calls the “Slim, Beautiful Bill.”
How Did the Feud Start?
It all started when Trump told reporters that he was “very disappointed” in Musk. Trump claimed Musk knew about the bill all along and only started complaining when the EV support was removed. According to Trump, Musk had no problem with the bill before that.
However, Elon Musk denied this, saying he never even saw the bill before it was passed. He wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that the bill was pushed through so fast that even Congress members didn’t have time to read it properly.
Musk’s Bold Claims About Trump
Elon Musk fired back with strong words. He said, “Without me, Trump would have lost the election.” Musk claimed that he played a major role in helping Republicans win in the past. He accused Trump of being ungrateful for his support.
Musk also posted old comments from Trump that appeared to agree with his current criticism of the bill, trying to show that Trump is changing his stance for political reasons.
Trump Responds with More Criticism
Trump didn’t hold back. On social media, he said Musk had “gone crazy” after losing control of the EV mandate. Trump also said the best way to save money in the U.S. budget is to cancel Musk’s government contracts and subsidies.
He even questioned why President Biden didn’t already do this. This was a big statement, considering Musk’s SpaceX works closely with NASA on space missions.
Musk Threatens to Shut Down SpaceX Program
After Trump’s comments, Musk said he would begin shutting down the Dragon spacecraft program at SpaceX. This spacecraft is important for U.S. space missions, including those run by NASA.
In response, NASA’s Press Secretary said the agency would continue its mission as planned, working with other space companies to meet the President’s space goals.
Other Leaders Join the Debate
House Speaker Mike Johnson also shared his thoughts. He said he had a “great conversation” with Musk just days before and was “surprised” by Musk’s strong reaction. Johnson also said Musk was wrong about the bill.
Meanwhile, Musk even went so far as to support the idea of impeaching Trump and replacing him with another politician, JD Vance.
The clash between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has turned into a very public political drama. It highlights deep divisions over government spending, electric vehicles, and business-government partnerships. Whether or not this feud will have any long-term impact remains to be seen, but for now, it’s making headlines around the world.
