The conflict between Donald Trump and Elon Musk escalated following a legislative disagreement. The dispute centers on a Republican bill that could affect subsidies critical to Musk’s businesses. Initially, the two appeared aligned, but tensions rose as Musk criticized the bill, calling it a ‘disgusting abomination.’ Trump responded by threatening to terminate government subsidies and contracts with Musk’s companies, including SpaceX and Tesla. Musk retaliated by announcing plans to decommission SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, which is vital for U.S. space missions. The feud has implications for both parties’ agendas and financial interests. Musk accused Trump of ingratitude, while Trump suggested Musk suffers from ‘Trump derangement syndrome.’ The situation highlights the fragile nature of their alliance and its impact on public policy and business. — new from Politico
