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Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump: Feud Escalates Over Epstein Files, Tariffs, and Vance Endorsement
Introduction: The Collapse of a Powerful Alliance
Just months ago, Elon Musk and Donald Trump appeared to be strong allies—Musk was a key supporter of Trump’s 2024 campaign, and Trump appointed him to a high-profile government efficiency role. But now, their relationship has imploded in spectacular fashion, with Musk launching a series of bombshell accusations while Trump retaliates with threats to cut off Musk’s lucrative government contracts.
This feud is no longer just about policy disagreements—it has become a personal and political war, with massive implications for the 2026 midterms, the U.S. economy, and even NASA’s space missions.
Here’s everything you need to know about the escalating battle between two of the most influential figures in America.
1. Musk’s Nuclear Allegation: “Trump is Named in the Epstein Files”
The Explosive Claim
On June 5, 2025, Elon Musk dropped a political bombshell on X (formerly Twitter), writing:
“Time to drop the really big bomb: Donald Trump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!”
He followed up by telling his followers to “mark this post”, implying that future revelations would confirm his claim.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 5, 2025
Why This Matters
Jeffrey Epstein’s client list has been one of the most closely guarded secrets in recent history, with speculation that it implicates numerous high-profile figures. If Musk’s allegation proves true, it could devastate Trump’s political career.
Trump’s Response (Or Lack Thereof)
Trump has not directly addressed the Epstein claim, but he has escalated his attacks on Musk in other ways, including:
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Calling him “crazy” on Truth Social
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Threatening to terminate SpaceX and Tesla’s government contracts
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Accusing Musk of “Trump Derangement Syndrome”
2. Economic War: Musk Warns Trump’s Tariffs Will Cause a Recession
Musk’s Dire Prediction
Beyond personal attacks, Musk has taken aim at Trump’s economic policies—particularly his plan to impose aggressive new tariffs on foreign goods.
“Trump’s tariffs are a disaster waiting to happen. They’ll hurt American consumers and businesses, leading to an economic downturn.”
Musk, whose companies rely on global supply chains, has long opposed trade wars. His warning aligns with economists who fear that new tariffs could spike inflation and trigger a recession.
Trump’s Defense of His Trade Policy
Trump has doubled down on his tariff strategy, arguing that it will:
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Bring back manufacturing jobs
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Reduce dependence on China
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Strengthen U.S. industries
But Musk isn’t buying it—and neither are some Republican lawmakers, who worry about the economic fallout.
3. Political Betrayal: Musk Endorses JD Vance to Replace Trump
Musk’s Surprising Shift
In a stunning political pivot, Musk publicly endorsed Senator JD Vance (R-OH) as a potential replacement for Trump—even suggesting impeachment.
When an X user posted:
“Trump should be impeached and JD Vance should replace him.”
Musk replied with a simple:
“Yes.”
Why Vance?
JD Vance, a tech-savvy conservative, has been a rising star in the GOP. His alignment with Musk’s vision for innovation makes him a natural ally.
Trump’s Reaction
Trump has not yet responded to Musk’s endorsement of Vance, but sources close to the former president say he views it as a direct betrayal.
4. Government Contracts at Risk: Trump Threatens SpaceX and Tesla
Trump’s Ultimatum
The feud took a dangerous turn when Trump vowed to cut off federal funding to Musk’s companies, stating:
“The easiest way to save money is to terminate Elon’s government subsidies and contracts.”
This could impact:
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SpaceX’s NASA missions
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Tesla’s energy contracts
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Neuralink and The Boring Company’s federal projects
Such an obvious lie. So sad. https://t.co/sOu9vqMVfX
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 5, 2025
Musk’s Bold Countermove
In response, Musk announced:
The Trump tariffs will cause a recession in the second half of this year https://t.co/rbBC11iynE
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 5, 2025
“In light of the President’s statement, SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately.”
Since the Dragon capsule is currently NASA’s only way to transport astronauts to the ISS, this could cripple U.S. space operations.
5. Musk Claims Credit for Trump’s 2024 Victory
The “I Made You” Moment
Musk didn’t stop at policy critiques—he also claimed that Trump wouldn’t have won the 2024 election without him:
“Without me, Trump would have lost. Dems would control the House, and Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate.”
Trump’s Dismissal
Trump shot back, calling Musk “ungrateful” and suggesting he was jealous of Trump’s continued influence.
Is it time to create a new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle?
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 5, 2025
6. Kanye West Tries (And Fails) to Mediate
Amid the chaos, Kanye West attempted to play peacemaker, posting:
“Broooos please noooooo We love you both so much 🤗”
But given West’s own history of erratic behavior, his intervention did little to calm tensions.
Time to drop the really big bomb:@realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public.
Have a nice day, DJT!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 5, 2025
7. The Bigger Picture: What This Feud Means for America
This clash isn’t just a celebrity spat—it has real-world consequences:
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Economic Policy: If Trump’s tariffs backfire, Musk’s recession warning could come true.
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Space Exploration: Decommissioning Dragon could hand the space race to China.
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2026 Midterms: If Musk backs anti-Trump Republicans, it could split the GOP.
In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, @SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately pic.twitter.com/NG9sijjkgW
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 5, 2025
Final Thoughts: Who Wins This Battle?
Right now, it’s unclear. But one thing is certain: this feud is far from over, and its fallout could reshape American politics, business, and technology for years to come.
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