What’s next for Trump and Musk after their breakup? The consequences and implications for their businesses and role in politics
Trump and Musk established themselves as one of the most powerful duos in the United States. Today, everything is different. These are the consequences of their dispute.
At the beginning of the year, Donald Trump and Elon Musk established themselves as one of the most powerful duos in US politics. After being one of his main donors and allies, the Tesla magnate became an informal advisor to the Republican president once he returned to the White House. Musk actively participated in the Trump administration, being appointed to lead the efforts at the Department of Government Efficiency.
However, this alliance was short-lived. Just months after returning to the White House, Elon Musk became a “political liability” for Donald Trump. Tensions began to grow with the revelation of new tariffs, which would eventually end up hurting Musk’s businesses. In a post on X following Musk’s departure, he said he expects Trump’s massive tariff regime to lead the economy into a recession in the second half of 2025.
With the conflict of interest, coupled with ideological and economic differences, rumors of a falling out began to emerge. In early April, a source with knowledge of the matter revealed that, once the 130-day period as a special government employee was over, Musk would distance himself from the Trump administration. That’s what happened.
The impact of Musk’s businesses and Trump’s control of the GOP
Musk’s departure party, which included a press event in the Oval Office, was warm, leading many to believe that the two men had parted on good terms. However, in the days that followed, the growing divide between Musk and Trump became clear, with the billionaire Tesla CEO taking to social media to criticize Trump’s legislative agenda, just two days after leaving his post.
According to Musk, Trump betrayed his tax promises, while Trump called Musk a “crazy man” and threatened to cut off government contracts from his companies. The confrontation became more personal when Elon revealed that Donald was involved in the Jeffrey Epstein files in a post on X that he has since deleted. Trump did not remain silent and claimed that the tycoon used ketamine, according to reporting from The Washington Post.
The ongoing confrontation has left American politics in a state of suspense. Analysts from Telemundo predict that this conflict will have significant repercussions for both parties involved. On one hand, the future of Elon Musk’s companies—such as Tesla and SpaceX—could be jeopardized, along with government programs reliant on their technology. Meanwhile, Trump is set to lose a powerful ally in the digital, technological, and financial arenas.
At the party level, this dispute is causing a rift among conservatives, as many of Trump’s supporters are also Musk admirers. Consequently, this disruption compels voters and donors to choose sides, amplifying a perception of political instability.
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