Elon Musk once again found himself at odds with Donald Trump: the billionaire openly criticizes the former U
S. president and his political course In an unexpected turn of events, American media and political analysts have gained new grounds for discussing the relationship between two of the most influential figures in modern America — billionaire Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump. Following Trump's public statements expressing confidence in winning the 2024 presidential election without Musk's help, the businessman openly voiced his displeasure and sharply criticized his former ally, sparking a new wave of public and political resonance. It all started with comments Trump made during a recent visit to the White House when asked about Elon Musk’s recent statements regarding the political situation in the country and his active participation in political debates. In response, the ex-U.S. leader, who previously had a favorable attitude towards the entrepreneur, admitted that he is “very disappointed” in Musk, with whom he allegedly once maintained good relations. At the same time, Trump hinted that their relationship is now “not so simple” and questioned the trust he once had in the former tech giant. The main reason for Trump’s outrage was his statement that he would still win the 2024 election without Musk’s help — particularly in “difficult” states such as Pennsylvania, where Musk actively campaigns and advocates for supporting the Republican Party. Trump added that, in a fully independent scenario, he would secure victory without the “wonderful aid” of the billionaire. Elon Musk responded immediately to this challenge. In his social media posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, he began with sharp criticism of Trump’s statements, emphasizing that without his assistance, Trump could have lost the election, while Democrats would control the House of Representatives, and Republicans would have only a slight majority in the Senate — 51 to 49 seats. “Such ingratitude,” Musk wrote, implying betrayal and injustice in the attitude of his former ally. Continuing his remarks, the businessman harshly criticized the political bill called “One Big Beautiful Bill.” According to Musk, this document, now on the legislative agenda in Congress, proposes increasing an already huge national deficit, which he finds deeply concerning. During discussions, he cited his previous statements criticizing the growth of the budget and deficit, which contradict his current words. Musk sarcastically questioned, “Where is the person who wrote those words back then? Has he been replaced by a clone?” hinting at the so-called political montage and shifting positions. Musk attributes this sudden revision of his views to the formal conclusion of his three-year engagement in Trump’s administration, which officially ended in late May. At the same time, the renowned entrepreneur remains an unofficial advisor to the ex-president, but his influence on U.S. political processes has reportedly diminished significantly, according to analysts. Reports in the media indicate that his ambitions and political hopes are currently only partially realized due to numerous internal administrative issues and lack of support from key political players. Once one of Trump’s most active and influential supporters in politics and technology, Musk has now become one of his fiercest critics, causing a storm of reactions from both ends of the political spectrum. Moreover, this situation demonstrates how much the internal mechanisms of power struggles in the U.S. have shifted in the context of personal ambitions and individual agendas. Musk’s publications have elicited numerous comments from experts, noting that his active stance highlights an internal crisis and contradictions in their relationship, complicating the prospective Republican candidate’s campaign. Media and political analysts tend to believe that this conflict reflects a deeper confrontation between two leading figures, each striving to maintain their political influence and weight over the country’s future. In analyzing this situation, it should be noted that Musk and Trump’s relationship increasingly resembles a political spectacle with numerous surprises and open confrontations, casting doubt on the unity and coherence of the Republican Party ahead of one of the most critical battles in U.S. democracy.