Trump Suggests End of Relationship with Elon Musk Amid Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has emphatically stated that he has no intention of repairing his once-prominent relationship with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, signaling a definitive end to their association. Speaking on Saturday, Trump issued a stern warning about potential "serious consequences" if Musk were to use his considerable resources to support Democratic candidates running against Republicans who back the president’s signature tax and spending proposal, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill."

The comments came after a string of heated exchanges between the two men on social media, turning their private disagreement into a public feud. In a phone interview, Trump dismissed the prospect of reconciliation, remarking, "I'm too busy doing other things," and bluntly responding when asked about the future of their relationship, "I would assume so, yeah," adding that Musk had been "disrespectful to the office of the President."

Trump further intensified the rhetoric by declaring there would be unspecified repercussions if Musk intervened financially in upcoming congressional races, particularly against Republican lawmakers supportive of the bill. "If he does, he'll have to pay the consequences for that," Trump warned, though he did not elaborate on what those consequences might entail.

This fallout stems from Musk’s outspoken opposition to the high-profile spending bill at the center of Trump’s legislative agenda. In recent weeks, Musk has publicly criticized the Republican-led initiative, arguing it would have negative ramifications for innovation and business. Despite this high-level opposition, Trump remained confident during the interview, asserting that Musk’s stance would not impede the bill’s progress. The president stated he is "very confident" the legislation will pass the Senate before the July 4 deadline.

The rupture between Trump and Musk underscores growing tensions between political leaders and high-profile business figures over the direction of U.S. economic policy. With both men wielding significant influence over their respective supporters, the outcome of this dispute—and its potential impact on upcoming elections and policy debates—remains to be seen.