Trump Dismisses Elon Musk's Outreach: Calls Tech Billionaire 'Totally Lost It'

The ongoing public spat between President Donald Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk intensified this week, with Trump stating on Friday that he has no intention of speaking with the billionaire tech CEO. In a televised interview, the former president dismissed Musk entirely, saying, "Elon's totally lost it." This latest exchange follows several days of increasingly heated rhetoric exchanged between the two high-profile figures across multiple social media platforms.

During his conversation, Trump showed little concern about Musk's recent suggestion to consider forming a new political party. The former president emphasized his continued strong polling numbers and unwavering support from Republican lawmakers, signaling confidence in his own political base. "I'm not worried about anyone starting a new party," Trump said, reiterating his belief in the robustness of his campaign and legislative agenda.

The public feud appears to have escalated over the past month, with reports indicating that Trump's patience with Musk was "wearing thin." Behind the scenes, there are discussions within the Trump camp about whether aides should attempt to de-escalate the situation by reaching out to Musk, but as of Friday, the president made it clear he has no plans to communicate directly with the tech mogul.

The tension reached new heights after Musk made provocative allegations about Trump’s appearance in the Jeffrey Epstein file, a claim that only added more fuel to the dispute. In response, Trump took to his own platform, Truth Social, writing, "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!"

Debate over Trump’s latest legislative efforts further stoked the rivalry. Musk harshly criticized the so-called "big, beautiful bill" championed by Trump, labeling it a "disgusting abomination" and questioning its merits. Trump, in turn, underscored the significance of the legislation, describing it as "one of the Greatest Bills ever presented to Congress" and touting its provisions as historic, including a record $1.6 trillion cut in expenses and what he called the largest tax reduction ever.

For now, any reconciliation between the two influential figures appears distant. While some within Trump’s circle may still seek to calm tensions, the public nature of the dispute—and the stakes involved in national politics—make it uncertain if either side is willing to back down. The continued exchanges ensure that this high-profile feud will remain in the spotlight as both Trump and Musk command significant attention on the national stage.