Trump Dismisses Elon Musk: Claims Elon Has 'Totally Lost It' and Won't Engage in Conversation
President Trump dismisses Elon Musk, says he's "totally lost it" in exclusive Fox News interview.
The simmering feud between former President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk took another heated turn Friday, as Trump dismissed any prospect of a conversation with the SpaceX and Tesla CEO. Speaking in a televised interview, Trump bluntly stated he was not interested in engaging Musk, emphasizing, “Elon's totally lost it.”
Tensions have mounted between the two high-profile figures in recent days, spilling over onto social media platforms and drawing national attention. The latest spat was fueled by Musk’s recent suggestion that he may consider forming a new political party—a move Trump quickly brushed aside. Citing strong poll numbers and unwavering backing from Republican lawmakers, Trump indicated he remains unphased by Musk’s political provocations.
Behind the scenes, there are indications that members of Trump’s team may reach out to Musk in an effort to de-escalate the ongoing dispute. While Trump himself does not intend to speak with Musk directly, aides are reportedly contemplating communications with the tech mogul. This comes as the exchange of barbs reached new heights, with Musk making explosive allegations that Trump’s name appears in the infamous Jeffrey Epstein files—something that injected even greater intensity into their already volatile rivalry.
On his Truth Social platform, Trump recounted his decision to roll back electric vehicle mandates, a policy widely seen as benefiting Musk’s businesses. Trump asserted, “Elon was ‘wearing thin,’ I asked him to leave, I took away his EV Mandate that forced everyone to buy Electric Cars that nobody else wanted … and he just went CRAZY!” The former president’s remarks were met with a swift response from Musk, who called Trump’s touted legislative achievement a “disgusting abomination.”
Despite the very public fallout, Trump continued to defend his record, touting the bill’s significance as a major cost-saver and the largest tax cut in history. He warned of dire economic consequences should the legislation fail, claiming it would result in a “68% Tax Increase, and things far worse than that.” The former president maintained that his efforts were about putting the nation “on a Path of Greatness” and reiterated his signature call to “Make America Great Again.”
As both men continue to trade rhetorical blows, the evolving rift leaves open questions about the future alignment of key players in American politics and the potential for further intrigue in the months ahead.
