Donald Trump and Elon Musk have openly turned on one
another after weeks of growing tension. The US President now admits disappointment in Musk’s escalating attacks on his signature tax-and-spending
plan.
According to the BBC, what began as a private
political rift has spilled fully into public view, ending what had once been a
rare alliance between two of the most powerful figures in business and
politics.
Earlier, the billionaire tech executive turned his ire
on the very administration he recently served. Musk’s sharp denunciation of Trump’s tax-and-spending
bill, and his fury over a scrapped NASA nomination, have caught the White House
off guard.
I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore.
This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination.
Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 3, 2025
Tensions Rise After Nomination Withdrawal
Elon Musk, who ended a four-month stint as a special
government employee in the White House, has broken ranks with President Trump
just days after leaving his post.
His anger reportedly stems from Trump’s abrupt
decision to withdraw the nomination of Jared Isaacman, Musk’s close ally and a
SpaceX astronaut, to head NASA, the New York Times reported.
Read more: Elon Musk Torches Trump’s Megabill as a “Disgusting Abomination”
According to sources familiar with the matter, the move blindsided Musk and fueled his frustration with the administration.
Musk allegedly told associates that he had donated hundreds of millions of
dollars to Trump’s campaign, only to see a key supporter sidelined without
warning.
Musk Unleashes on Tax Bill
The NASA decision appears to have intensified Musk’s
long-standing opposition to parts of the GOP’s tax-and-spending package. The
bill includes a provision that eliminates electric vehicle tax credits, which is a key
incentive for Tesla customers. With Tesla’s core business under threat, Musk
did not hold back.
On X, formerly Twitter, Musk called the bill a
“disgusting abomination” and urged his followers, over 200 million of them, to
call lawmakers and “KILL the BILL.” He also accused Republicans of reckless deficit
spending and threatened to campaign against them.
I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore.
This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination.
Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 3, 2025
White House aides admitted the remarks caught them by
surprise. One senior official reportedly described Trump as “confused” about Musk’s sudden
turn, especially after their recent close cooperation. Despite the mounting criticism, Trump has largely
refrained from directly confronting Musk.
EV Credits, SpaceX, and a Growing Rift
Musk’s discontent with the bill dates back months, as
he privately voiced concerns over the removal of EV incentives. With Tesla depending heavily on such credits, and
SpaceX tied to NASA through multiple contracts, both business and politics could
be at play.
Some in the administration believe Musk’s attacks are
more about protecting his companies than serving public interest.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk have openly turned on one
another after weeks of growing tension. The US President now admits disappointment in Musk’s escalating attacks on his signature tax-and-spending
plan.
According to the BBC, what began as a private
political rift has spilled fully into public view, ending what had once been a
rare alliance between two of the most powerful figures in business and
politics.
Earlier, the billionaire tech executive turned his ire
on the very administration he recently served. Musk’s sharp denunciation of Trump’s tax-and-spending
bill, and his fury over a scrapped NASA nomination, have caught the White House
off guard.
I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore.
This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination.
Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 3, 2025
Tensions Rise After Nomination Withdrawal
Elon Musk, who ended a four-month stint as a special
government employee in the White House, has broken ranks with President Trump
just days after leaving his post.
His anger reportedly stems from Trump’s abrupt
decision to withdraw the nomination of Jared Isaacman, Musk’s close ally and a
SpaceX astronaut, to head NASA, the New York Times reported.
Read more: Elon Musk Torches Trump’s Megabill as a “Disgusting Abomination”
According to sources familiar with the matter, the move blindsided Musk and fueled his frustration with the administration.
Musk allegedly told associates that he had donated hundreds of millions of
dollars to Trump’s campaign, only to see a key supporter sidelined without
warning.
Musk Unleashes on Tax Bill
The NASA decision appears to have intensified Musk’s
long-standing opposition to parts of the GOP’s tax-and-spending package. The
bill includes a provision that eliminates electric vehicle tax credits, which is a key
incentive for Tesla customers. With Tesla’s core business under threat, Musk
did not hold back.
On X, formerly Twitter, Musk called the bill a
“disgusting abomination” and urged his followers, over 200 million of them, to
call lawmakers and “KILL the BILL.” He also accused Republicans of reckless deficit
spending and threatened to campaign against them.
I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore.
This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination.
Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 3, 2025
White House aides admitted the remarks caught them by
surprise. One senior official reportedly described Trump as “confused” about Musk’s sudden
turn, especially after their recent close cooperation. Despite the mounting criticism, Trump has largely
refrained from directly confronting Musk.
EV Credits, SpaceX, and a Growing Rift
Musk’s discontent with the bill dates back months, as
he privately voiced concerns over the removal of EV incentives. With Tesla depending heavily on such credits, and
SpaceX tied to NASA through multiple contracts, both business and politics could
be at play.
Some in the administration believe Musk’s attacks are
more about protecting his companies than serving public interest.
