Elon Musk Declares War on Donald Trump Over ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in Explosive Online Feud

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The high-profile relationship between Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump has spectacularly unraveled, culminating in an extraordinary barrage of online insults and allegations that have left political insiders stunned and Republican Party leadership scrambling.

In a series of over 50 tweets on Thursday, Musk accused Trump of links to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, called him “ungrateful” for his support during the 2024 election, and even endorsed calls for Trump’s impeachment, suggesting Senator JD Vance should take over as president.

This comes just one week after Musk received a public farewell in the Oval Office, capping off a once-powerful tech-political alliance that now appears unsalvageable.

Epstein Allegations Spark Outrage

Among Musk’s most incendiary claims was that Trump’s name appears in the so-called “Epstein Files”, an unredacted investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Musk accused the administration of withholding key information, implying that Trump had personal reasons to suppress the release of those documents.

“There’s a reason the full Epstein file has never been released,” Musk posted Thursday morning, attaching a cryptic emoji and a years-old video clip of Trump with Epstein.

This sharp pivot into personal and conspiratorial territory shocked even Musk’s closest allies in the GOP. By mid-afternoon, prominent figures from both sides of the political spectrum were calling for a ceasefire.

Trump Responds, But Holds Fire

While Trump refrained from escalating the feud, his remarks carried clear disdain.

“I don’t mind Elon turning against me, but he should have done so months ago,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “This is one of the Greatest Bills ever presented to Congress.”

That “Big Beautiful Bill”—a sweeping budget reconciliation proposal—was originally backed by Musk and other conservative donors. But cracks began to show when Musk and other fiscal hawks began to balk at the bill’s limited scope on spending cuts.

Musk’s Political Brand in Crisis

Musk’s rapid fall from GOP insider to political liability seems to mark the end of his short-lived influence on the party’s policy direction.

After investing heavily in the 2024 election to boost Trump and the GOP, Musk launched the DOGE Initiative, a tech-driven political advocacy campaign that aligned itself with the party’s libertarian wing. However, after widespread backlash from voters and a wave of negative media coverage, Musk’s reputation—and that of Tesla—has taken a serious hit.

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Tesla’s stock has plunged, and public trust in Musk’s political instincts has eroded across the aisle.

Speaker Mike Johnson Emerges as Unexpected Beneficiary

While Musk and Trump battled online, House Speaker Mike Johnson quietly emerged as a winner. Musk, once seen as a roadblock to finalizing the bill, now finds himself politically isolated. Without Musk’s vocal opposition, conservative hardliners may find themselves without the cover they relied on to stall the bill in the Senate.

Even Rep. Andy Ogles, a leading House Freedom Caucus member who reposted Musk’s early criticisms of the bill, appeared to walk back his tone by evening.

“Some are focused on the big beautiful brawl — but everyone in Congress should be focused on making the Big Beautiful Bill better,” Ogles tweeted.

The End of a Political Bromance

Observers say the Trump–Musk rift is unlikely to heal anytime soon. The combination of personal ego clashes, conspiracy-laced jabs, and unforgiving digital theatrics has likely made reconciliation politically impossible.

“This was never about policy. This is about two alpha personalities who think the other one owes them everything,” a senior GOP strategist told The Independent.

As the dust settles, it appears Musk’s political capital has evaporated, his influence in Washington diminished, and his alliance with Trump—once a centerpiece of his conservative credibility—shattered beyond repair.