Elon Musk and Donald Trump: A Public Feud Unfolds Online
Elon Musk is a multifaceted figure-an influential billionaire, a proponent of increasing the global population, and an enthusiastic gamer.He heads several major companies with grand visions, including colonizing Mars. Though, in recent times, Musk has gained notoriety as a prolific online provocateur.His once-close relationship with former President Donald Trump is now unraveling publicly, with every twist broadcasted for the world to see.
The Digital Unraveling of a Powerful Alliance
Their growing discord offers an insightful look into the breakdown between two of the most prominent personalities in modern history. This ongoing clash serves as a digital archive chronicling the collapse of what was once regarded as a formidable partnership.
From Subtle Disagreements to Open Hostility
Tensions had been quietly building beneath the surface but became impossible to ignore last Thursday. The spark ignited when Musk criticized Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” accusing it of inflating the national deficit by trillions while leaving oil and gas subsidies untouched. In response, Trump accused Musk of prioritizing Tesla’s electric vehicle tax credits over fiscal duty-revealing clear fissures in their relationship.
A Rapid-Fire Social Media Blitz on X
Musk retaliated with an intense flurry of activity on X (formerly Twitter), posting 49 tweets, retweets, or replies within just three hours-from 12:19 pm to 3:20 pm ET-averaging nearly one message every few minutes.This barrage highlighted his deep understanding and command over social media dynamics since acquiring the platform.
The opening tweet set an assertive tone: “Keep cutting EV/solar incentives even though oil & gas subsidies remain untouched (very unfair!!),but eliminate the MOUNTAIN of REPULSIVE PORK in this bill,” he wrote at 12:19 pm ET. “Historically there’s never been legislation that is both big and beautiful; it’s either big and ugly or slim and beautiful-and slim and beautiful is preferable.”
Heightened Rhetoric Mixed With Humor
Within half an hour, after some milder remarks addressing Trump’s claim about winning Pennsylvania without his support, Musk escalated sharply: “Without me, Trump would have lost; Democrats would control the House; Republicans would hold only 51-49 in Senate,” he declared confidently.
Musk then blended sharp humor with pointed critiques-a pun titled “Kill Bill,” numerous laughing emojis conveying sarcasm, interactive polls mocking political narratives-and supportive retweets reinforcing his viewpoint. These tactics reflect years spent honing his style as one of X’s most engaged users.
Trump Strikes Back Amidst Online Firestorm
Trump did not remain passive during this exchange; posting on Truth Social amid Musk’s outpouring he argued that removing government subsidies benefiting Elon could save billions from America’s budget deficits. He also revealed having previously urged Musk to resign due to strained relations while rolling back mandates promoting electric vehicles among consumers who allegedly resisted them-a decision he claimed triggered Elon’s erratic online behavior.
