Trump-Musk Feud Escalates: President Warns Musk of Serious Fallout Over Political Funding

The political partnership between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has collapsed amid a bitter public feud, with Trump warning Musk on June 7, 2025, that he will face “serious consequences” if he funds Democratic candidates running against Republicans supporting the president’s tax and spending bill. Trump confirmed in an interview that their relationship is effectively over and that he has no intention of repairing it.

Musk’s opposition to the bill, which he called a “disgusting abomination,” has complicated its passage in Congress, where Republicans hold narrow majorities. Despite their fallout, Trump has not yet moved to cancel government contracts with Musk’s SpaceX or Starlink enterprises.

The billionaire, who spent nearly $300 million supporting Trump’s 2024 campaign, has since expressed frustration with the administration’s policies and suggested forming a new political party to represent the majority of Americans. Trump remains confident that the bill will pass by July 4 and insists the Republican Party is more unified than ever.

This public dispute has seen both men exchange sharp criticisms on social media, with Musk briefly threatening to decommission SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft before retracting the statement. The rupture between the former allies signals a significant shift in the political landscape as the 2026 midterms approach.