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Musk vs. Trump: Billionaire Bromance Implodes Over "Big Beautiful Bill"

Musk vs. Trump: Billionaire Bromance Implodes Over "Big Beautiful Bill"

Elon Musk claims Trump owes him the election, escalating their feud over a tax bill that threatens GOP unity.

Jun 05, 2025
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Musk Claims He Won Trump the Election

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Elon Musk, once Donald Trump’s close ally, escalated their rift by tweeting on X that “without me, Trump would have lost the election.” This incendiary claim, fuels their clash over Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” a tax and spending package adding $2.4–3.8 trillion to the U.S. deficit.

Trump Pushes Back

In a morning press conference, the President stated, “Elon and I had a great relationship. I don't know if we will anymore."

The President also claims to have revealed the inner workings of the bill to Musk, who was okay with it.

Musk strongly rejected that claim.

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