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Tensions between former allies Donald Trump and Elon Musk are flaring once again, with the U.S. President now threatening to unleash DOGE—the Department of Government Efficiency—on Musk’s companies amid a heated feud over Trump’s controversial budget bill.
> “Elon may get more subsidy than any human being in history, by far,” Trump wrote on his social platform. “Perhaps we should have DOGE take a good, hard look at this? BIG MONEY TO BE SAVED!!!”
⚡ Musk Claps Back: ‘CUT IT ALL’
Musk, who once led DOGE before exiting the White House in protest, shot back swiftly:
> “I am literally saying CUT IT ALL. Now.”
The billionaire tech mogul has been fiercely critical of Trump’s proposed spending package—dubbed the “big, beautiful bill”—arguing it contradicts efforts to reduce government waste and adds dangerously to the national debt.
💸 Budget Showdown in Congress
Congress is currently voting on the bill, which would increase spending on defense, border security, and energy, while slashing funds for healthcare and food-support programs. Despite Republican majorities, some GOP lawmakers have defected, aligning with Democrats to oppose the plan.
If passed, the legislation is expected to increase the national debt by $3.3 trillion.
🧾 From Allies to Adversaries
The Trump–Musk rift first surfaced publicly last month, escalating in recent days with Trump accusing Musk of being motivated by personal financial loss. Central to the conflict: a section of the bill that would remove federal incentives for electric vehicles—an area vital to Musk’s companies like Tesla.
> “He’s upset that he’s losing his EV mandate,” Trump said. “Doge is the monster that might have to go back and eat Elon.”
Musk, however, maintains that he is ideologically aligned with budget cuts and insists Tesla would thrive even without subsidies.
He responded by posting charts highlighting U.S. debt spikes and writing:
> “Every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for the biggest debt increase in history should hang their head in shame!”
🇺🇸 Musk Hints at Third Party Challenge
Musk also warned that he would actively oppose lawmakers who backed the bill, even suggesting he might fund a new political party to challenge both Democrats and Republicans.
While he was once a major backer of Trump’s campaign, Musk’s tone has shifted dramatically, signaling a deeper political realignment that could shake up the 2026 midterms and beyond.
🗳️ Key Takeaways:
Trump threatened to use DOGE to scrutinize Musk’s government subsidies.
Musk hit back, calling for deeper spending cuts across the board.
The budget bill could add $3.3 trillion to national debt.
EV tax credits and political loyalty are key points of tension.
Musk hints at forming a new political party.
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