The political partnership between tech billionaire Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump has erupted into a fiery feud, with Musk asserting he was responsible for Trump’s 2024 election win—and threatening to drop bombshell revelations in response to what he calls Trump’s “ingratitude.”
Musk Claims Credit for Trump’s Victory
In a bold tweet that set the internet ablaze, Elon Musk declared:
“Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate.”
Musk emphasized his role in shaping public opinion through his platform, X (Twitter), and his significant political donations—reportedly totaling $270 million—toward Republican PACs that supported Trump. He followed up with a scathing remark:
“Such ingratitude.”
These comments come in the wake of reports that Musk’s influence helped sway conservative and undecided voters, especially through viral misinformation campaigns, which critics claim played a pivotal role in shifting the political tide.
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Trump Fires Back with Harsh Policy Moves
Trump didn’t take Musk’s comments lightly. In a series of blistering tweets, he downplayed Musk’s contribution and announced plans to cut off federal support for Musk’s companies:
“The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts. I was always surprised that Biden didn’t do it!”
Trump further claimed he had taken away Musk’s EV Mandate, which he described as forcing Americans to buy electric cars:
“I took away his EV Mandate… and he just went CRAZY!”
This comes after Trump signed what he called the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which eliminated green energy incentives, sparking backlash from Musk and other tech and climate advocates.
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Musk Threatens to Reveal Epstein Ties
Musk escalated the feud dramatically by hinting at a dark secret. In a bombshell post on June 6, 2025, Musk tweeted:
“Time to drop the really big bomb:
@realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public.
Have a nice day, DJT!”
This explosive allegation, referencing the controversial and secretive documents tied to deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein, sent shockwaves across both political and media landscapes. While Musk offered no evidence, the threat alone added fuel to a growing firestorm.
Tensions Reaching a Boiling Point
The Trump-Musk alliance, once considered a powerhouse blend of populism and tech influence, now appears irreparably damaged. Trump supporters have rushed to defend him, while Musk loyalists are calling out Trump’s “hypocrisy” and “short memory.”
The fallout has stirred unease within the GOP, with some Republican lawmakers reportedly hesitant to choose sides. Meanwhile, Musk has teased the idea of forming a centrist third party and reshaping American politics entirely.
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Conclusion: A Political Battle of the Billionaires
What started as a transactional alliance has turned into a public war of egos and ideologies. Elon Musk’s claim of delivering Trump’s victory—only to be snubbed and threatened—has exposed the fragility of political alliances built on convenience rather than conviction. Whether this feud ends with reconciliation, retaliation, or revelation, one thing is clear: American politics just got a whole lot messier. Stay tuned with Bloom Pakistan.
