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The Short Version
Following a period of close political alignment during Trump's second administration, tech billionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump engaged in a public dispute in June 2025 over federal spending legislation, electric vehicle subsidies, and executive appointments.
Latest Development
Elon Musk Reflects on His Political Alliance with Trump
In an interview with The Economist, Elon Musk stated that he got 'carried away' during his political work with Donald Trump and DOGE, reflecting that he should have spent that time working on his companies.
July 23, 2026 · Public statement
The Beef
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Beef timeline
July 23, 2026
Elon Musk Reflects on His Political Alliance with Trump
Public statementIn an interview with The Economist, Elon Musk stated that he got 'carried away' during his political work with Donald Trump and DOGE, reflecting that he should have spent that time working on his companies.
Source ↗July 5, 2025
Elon Musk Floats 'America Party' as Feud Continues
Public statementElon Musk announced on X that he was forming the 'America Party' in response to the passage of the tax and spending bill. Donald Trump dismissed the idea as 'ridiculous' and claimed Musk had gone 'off the rails'.
Source ↗June 5, 2025
Donald Trump and Elon Musk Trade Public Criticism
Public statementPresident Donald Trump stated during an Oval Office meeting that he was 'disappointed' in Musk's attacks on the spending bill. Musk responded on X, stating 'Without me, Trump would have lost the election' and raising unverified allegations regarding unreleased government records linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
Source ↗June 3, 2025
Elon Musk Denounces Republican Spending Legislation
Public statementElon Musk publicly criticized a major Congressional spending bill on X, labeling it a 'disgusting abomination' and claiming it would undermine cost savings achieved by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
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Where It Stands
Cooling Off. By July 2026, the intense public feud had cooled down, with Musk publicly reflecting that he had gotten 'carried away' during his political involvement and noting he should have focused on managing his companies.
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Sources
- 1.SourceElon Musk Reflects on His Political Alliance with Trump · Jul 23, 2026
- 2.SourceElon Musk Floats 'America Party' as Feud Continues · Jul 5, 2025
- 3.SourceDonald Trump and Elon Musk Trade Public Criticism · Jun 5, 2025
- 4.SourceElon Musk Denounces Republican Spending Legislation · Jun 3, 2025
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