While U.S. President Donald Trump promises worldwide peace, he faces a significant challenge from his own friend. The tensions between Donald Trump and Elon Musk are escalating once more in America as they openly trade barbs against each other.
In the first round of their public spat, Donald Trump’s warnings to Elon Musk have found truth. Musk, who had previously apologized, is now gearing up for another face-off. However, this time Trump has issued a caution that Musk might have to return to where he came from.
The controversy ignited by Trump’s 'One Big Beautiful Bill' is gaining momentum. The bill has passed the American Senate and will progress to the House of Representatives. This development raises questions: Will Musk form a separate political party? Has Trump indeed resolved to send Elon Musk back to South Africa?
This speculation arises from Trump’s response to Musk's criticism, indicating, 'Elon likely receives more subsidies than anyone in history. Without subsidies, he would need to shut his operations and return to South Africa. Without these, there'll be no rocket launches, satellite projects, or electric car production.'
When asked by reporters about Musk’s potential expulsion, Trump retorted, “I don't know, we will have to see.”
Trump’s remark came immediately after Musk drew intense criticism over government subsidies and electric vehicle mandates. On Truth Social, Trump asserted that Musk may need to close up shop and go back to South Africa, arguing that the billionaire has received the most subsidies in history.
Moreover, Trump also suggested an investigation into DOGE operations, which Musk was put in charge of after Trump became President. Trump reiterated these claims about Elon Musk and the subsidies publicly, leaving Musk reportedly taken aback.
On his platform X, Musk retorted with a post, 'I sincerely mean it needs to be stopped entirely. Right now.'
Musk strongly criticized Trump's $4 trillion tax and spending 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' calling it 'disgusting and disgraceful,' remarking that it has significantly raised national debt. He lashed out at Congress members who previously pledged to curb government spending during elections but voted in favor of this bill. Musk stated, 'Those representatives should bow their heads in shame.'
Previously, Tesla CEO Elon Musk openly stated in numerous posts that he was contemplating forming a new political entity, the 'America Party.' He criticized both Democratic and Republican parties as failures, taking a jab at Trump’s bill: 'With such reckless spending, it's clear only one party remains in America - 'The Porky Pig Party!'
Musk also claimed that the bill could augment America's debt by over $3 trillion, edging the nation closer to insolvency.
Once close allies, Elon Musk and Donald Trump are now publicly clashing. The fallout between the billionaire Musk and President Trump over the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' has resulted in threats being exchanged from both sides.
Elon Musk criticized the bill as inadequate and addressed notions of forming a new political party, prompting a counterattack from Trump. He warned of cutting subsidies for Musk's companies, suggesting Musk might have to abandon his enterprises and return to South Africa.
Donald Trump's ambitious 'One Big Beautiful Bill' aims at tax reductions, increased military funding, and escalated spendings for mass deportation of illegal immigrants. Such expenditures are anticipated to impact sectors like health and education, triggering widespread criticism from Musk and others.
Elon Musk backed Donald Trump during the previous election campaign. Social media even dubbed Trump as 'America's True President.' However, within a few months, their relations soured, and the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' emerged as a major contentious point, with both sides vocalizing their grievances openly.
