Behind the shocking feud that split two of America’s biggest power players
A Falling-Out That Shook Washington
In a surprising twist, President Donald Trump’s once-strong alliance with tech titan Elon Musk has taken a sharp and public turn. According to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, the split was “very troublesome” for the administration, though ultimately just “a little hiccup.”
Wiles shared her behind-the-scenes insight during the latest episode of Pod Force One, offering a rare look into the private dynamic between the 45th president and the world’s richest entrepreneur.
From Mutual Respect to Media Meltdown
“There was great admiration there,” Wiles said. “The president treated Elon with kindness and respect. He brought powerful knowledge—connections in business, innovation, and technology. When it worked, it was fantastic. But the ending? Very disappointing.”
The two men had collaborated closely, with Musk even serving as a special government advisor during Trump’s first term. But tensions began brewing after the president signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—a sweeping conservative budget plan that slashed Biden-era green energy subsidies and targeted wasteful federal spending.
Musk’s Shock U-Turn: From Ally to Critic
At first, Musk appeared onboard. Trump even gave him a warm Oval Office send-off, calling Musk “a true patriot” and predicting, “he’ll always be with us, helping the country move forward.”
But within days, Musk unleashed a scathing social media tirade. He called the new law a “pork-filled disaster” and “a disgusting abomination.” Conservative media and MAGA supporters were stunned by Musk’s sudden flip.
Enter: The ‘America Party’
After a brief pause, Musk made headlines again by announcing the formation of the America Party—a potential third party he claimed would shake up the two-party system and contest the 2026 midterms.
President Trump didn’t hold back in response. He called Musk a “train wreck” and laughed off the new party idea as “ridiculous and doomed.”
Why the Fallout? Jealousy? Green Energy? Or Politics?
Wiles said she didn’t fully understand what triggered Musk’s dramatic shift. “Elon is different. He sees things most people don’t. Maybe that’s what the president liked. But it didn’t end well.”
Some Republicans suggest Musk’s anger may stem from the bill’s rollback of federal tax breaks that benefited his electric vehicle empire. Musk denies it—but he hasn’t hidden his frustration with Trump’s position on green energy policy.
A Battle of Billionaires with Billions at Stake
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget projects the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could add $3.9 trillion to the national deficit over 10 years. Critics call this figure misleading, pointing to the long-term economic growth expected from the bill’s pro-business, pro-America reforms.
As the dust settles, one thing is clear: the Trump-Musk partnership—once considered a conservative tech dream team—has hit a wall. Whether this is a temporary dispute or a permanent political divorce remains to be seen.
