President Trump and Elon Musk, once allies, are now embroiled in a public disagreement that spans social media and policy issues. Their fallout began over Musk's criticism of the GOP budget bill, particularly its impact on electric vehicle tax incentives. Trump retaliated with threats to cut federal subsidies to Musk's ventures, while Musk levied unsubstantiated claims regarding Trump’s involvement with Epstein. Additionally, Trump's tariffs yielded nearly $70 billion in revenue, potentially helping to alleviate national debt, but they also impose a financial burden on American consumers.
This is a remarkable break because of the way Trump has elevated Musk, NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben tells Up First. Musk spent more than a quarter of a billion dollars to help Trump get elected.
The disagreement started over the 'big, beautiful bill,' which Musk has loudly criticized for days due to its cost. Trump says Musk is angry over how the bill would cut tax incentives for people buying electric cars.
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