President Donald Trump is turning up the heat on Elon Musk, warning that there will be “serious consequences” if Musk throws his money behind Democrat candidates. The warning comes as tensions between the two high-profile figures continue to escalate, with Trump signaling he’s not interested in patching things up.
Musk recently stirred controversy by criticizing Trump’s signature “One Big Beautiful Bill” and posting inflammatory claims online—one of which bizarrely tied the president to the Epstein scandal. Musk has since deleted the post, but the damage was done. Trump isn’t letting it slide.
While Trump didn’t detail what those consequences might be, the message was loud and clear—especially given Musk’s reliance on federal contracts across his various companies. The feud has turned from political disagreement to a full-blown public showdown.
Vice President JD Vance has attempted to cool things down, calling Musk’s outburst a “huge mistake” and expressing hope for a course correction. But Trump appears resolute, suggesting that loyalty and respect are non-negotiable when it comes to working with his administration.
With 2024 election momentum building and power players choosing sides, the Trump-Musk split is shaping up to be a defining clash between populist leadership and corporate influence.