Elon Musk Claims Trump Would Have Lost 2024 Election Without Him Amid 'Big Beautiful Bill' Feud
Elon Musk fires back at President Trump over 'Big Beautiful Bill' amid ongoing feud on X.
The ongoing public feud between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump escalated further on Thursday, as the Tesla and SpaceX CEO fired back at the president’s sharp criticism regarding the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill." The bill, which has sparked debate across political and business circles, became a flashpoint after changes were made to electric vehicle (EV) incentives—an area closely tied to Musk’s business interests.
In a striking post on his social media platform X, Musk claimed, "Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate. Such ingratitude." His remarks appeared to suggest that his support had played a pivotal role in past Republican political successes, a claim that underscored both the influence and the tensions now simmering between Silicon Valley and Washington.
The dispute intensified earlier in the day when President Trump addressed reporters from the Oval Office, expressing frustration over Musk’s recent criticism of the legislation. "I'm very disappointed because Elon knew the inner workings of this bill better than almost anybody sitting here, better than you people. He knew everything about it. He had no problem with it," Trump asserted. According to the president, Musk’s objections only surfaced once the administration decided to cut provisions related to the EV mandate—changes which would directly affect key aspects of Musk's automotive business.
Musk did not let those claims go unchallenged, responding pointedly on X. He asserted, "this bill was never shown to me even once and was passed in the dead of night so fast that almost no one in Congress could even read it!" Musk's rebuttal added fuel to the controversy, hinting at a lack of transparency in the legislative process and suggesting that stakeholders like himself were left out of crucial discussions.
The war of words between one of the world’s most prominent tech entrepreneurs and the sitting U.S. president signals deepening rifts between influential private sector leaders and political power brokers. As the fallout from the "Big Beautiful Bill" continues, both parties appear intent on asserting their perspectives and defending their interests in full view of the public eye.
This is a developing story. Further updates are expected as new details emerge.
