President Donald Trump today stated emphatically that he has “no intention of talking to Elon Musk,” signaling a definitive break in the relationship between the two powerful figures. The declaration comes after days of increasingly public and bitter exchanges that have rocked political and business circles.
The dramatic fallout between the President and the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX began last week, ignited by Musk’s outspoken criticism of the administration’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Musk, who recently departed his role as a special government employee tasked with streamlining government spending, denounced the legislation as a “disgusting abomination” that would exacerbate the national deficit.
President Trump, known for his swift responses to perceived slights, initially expressed “disappointment” and then escalated his remarks, suggesting Musk had “lost his mind” and threatening to cancel lucrative government contracts with Musk’s companies.
The feud intensified on social media, with Musk firing back, claiming that Trump would have lost the election without his influence and even, in a now-deleted post, alleging the President’s name appeared in unreleased files related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The White House quickly dismissed these allegations.
When asked by reporters today if he planned to speak with Elon Musk, President Trump’s resolute answer leaves little room for reconciliation. “I have no intention of speaking to him,” Trump said, adding, “I’m too busy doing other things.” He also reportedly stated that he “would assume” their relationship is over.
The public spat has sent shockwaves through the tech and political landscapes, prompting speculation about the potential implications for Musk’s businesses and the future of the Republican party’s relationship with influential tech leaders. While some within the GOP have urged a tempering of the feud, President Trump’s latest comments suggest he is not looking to mend ties anytime soon.
The precise “consequences” Trump warned Musk of for potentially funding Democratic candidates remain unspecified, but the public clash highlights the fragility of alliances in the volatile world of high-stakes politics and business.
