Trump says Elon Musk could face 'serious consequences' if he backs Democratic candidates
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President Trump has declared the end of his relationship with Elon Musk, warning of serious repercussions if Musk aids Democrats in upcoming elections. Trump recounted the benefits he extended to Musk during his presidency and made it clear he is not interested in reconciling. The rift emerged after Musk criticized a significant infrastructure bill supported by Trump, which Musk labeled as harmful to the federal deficit. Trump's remarks indicate a shift in Musk's status from ally to potential target as Trump continues to leverage his political power against critics.
"If he does, he'll have to pay the consequences for that," Trump told NBC, though he declined to share what those consequences would be.
Musk's public criticism of Trump's 'big beautiful bill' pending on Capitol Hill began the dramatic rupture between the president and the world's richest man.
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