Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s clash has reached a new level with public threats and political tension.
The feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump is no longer just verbal—it now threatens to spill into government action. After Musk’s online digs, Trump came out swinging, warning he could block government contracts and subsidies that benefit Musk’s companies. In a post on his own platform, Trump declared:
“The easiest way to save money in our budget, billions and billions of dollars, is to terminate Elon’s governmental subsidies and contracts.”
This statement didn’t go unnoticed—Tesla’s shares fell soon after, a sign that investors are starting to worry about the fallout.
Though Trump has just over three years left in office, Musk responded with confidence, saying he’s playing the long game:
“Trump has 3.5 years left as president, but I will be around for 40-plus years,” he posted on X.
The high-profile clash is now raising questions about the future of Musk’s ties to Washington—and how much he’s willing to risk in this political battle.
Musk May Fund Republican Rivals as Democrats Watch
With his fortune and following, Musk has more than just tweets in his arsenal. Sources say he’s considering backing Republican candidates who oppose Trump in the upcoming elections. While he may not bring down Trump’s entire machine, he can stir up problems that could cost the GOP dearly.
This internal war could also put some of Musk’s allies in the Trump administration in a tough spot, not to mention ongoing investigations into his businesses that could resurface under political pressure.
Meanwhile, Democrats aren’t rushing to hug Musk back into the fold, even though he was once a party donor. But many in the party seem happy to watch the drama unfold.
As Democratic strategist Liam Kerr told Politico:
“It’s a zero-sum game. Anything that he does that moves more toward Democrats hurts Republicans.”
For now, the political world is tuned in as these two powerful figures exchange blows—and there’s no sign this drama is ending soon.
