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Trump and Musk: When Titans Clash
- Donald Trump and Elon Musk engaged in a public feud centered on Trump's tax plan called the 'Big Beautiful Bill' in 2025.
- The dispute emerged because the legislation currently progressing through Congress is projected to increase the national debt by $3.3 trillion over ten years and reduce Tesla’s federal subsidies by $1.2 billion.
- Trump threatened to reevaluate Musk's lucrative government contracts, including SpaceX's exclusive astronaut transport role, while Musk hinted at stopping launches.
- Musk called the tax plan a 'disgusting abomination,' and the feud played out publicly with veiled threats and personal accusations on social media.
- This dispute reveals how billionaire rivalries influence U.S. governance, affecting national security, fiscal policy, and illustrating fragile political machinery.
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Trump and Musk: When Titans Clash
The dramatic fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk exemplifies a clash of giant egos. Their relationship deteriorated due to political disagreements and business setbacks, such as Tesla's declining sales and Musk's rejection of Trump's spending bill. This high-profile breakup highlights tensions between personal ambition and political agendas.
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