The public feud between Elon Musk and Steve Bannon continues, with Musk repeatedly calling for Bannon’s imprisonment. Musk’s remarks were made in response to Bannon criticizing Musk’s proposal to form a new political party, the “America Party.” This idea gained significant support in a recent poll on X, where a majority of respondents favored the formation of the new party. Bannon previously served time in jail for contempt of Congress.
Elon Musk has reignited his feud with Donald Trump, demanding the release of unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files as Trump’s spending bill faces a House vote. Musk, who opposes the bill due to concerns over deficits, previously claimed Trump’s name was in the Epstein files, though Trump has denied any involvement. This latest clash comes as Trump has threatened to investigate Musk and his companies. Despite their prior association, no evidence currently links Trump to Epstein’s crimes.
According to Michael Wolff, Donald Trump is reportedly claiming credit for tipping off The New York Times about Elon Musk’s alleged drug use, specifically ketamine, and other substances, as reported in May. Trump has been making disparaging remarks about Musk during phone calls with associates, fueled by the Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s opposition to a spending bill Trump is championing. This ongoing feud, and Musk’s threat to form a new political party, has intensified the conflict between the two, with Trump even suggesting Musk’s government subsidies could be jeopardized. Wolff’s claims are based on tracking Trump’s phone calls, while Trump’s communications director has previously refuted such claims.
Donald Trump has indicated he may examine the possibility of deporting Elon Musk amid their ongoing feud. Trump stated he would “take a look” at removing Musk from the U.S., citing the tech billionaire’s opposition to the president’s spending bill. Trump also hinted at potentially investigating Musk’s companies, possibly to curb government subsidies. The animosity between the two has intensified as Musk has increasingly criticized the spending bill and threatened to form a third political party.
Following President Trump’s criticism of her call for impeachment, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responded on X. Trump had called her “stupid” for her stance on his decision to strike Iranian nuclear facilities. Ocasio-Cortez retorted by urging Trump to direct his anger towards those who advised him and accused him of violating the Constitution and breaking his promises. Trump had earlier criticized her on X, attributing her “rantings” to the success of his administration and questioning her qualifications for office.
Elon Musk publicly denounced White House aide Sergio Gor, calling him a “snake,” following a report revealing Gor’s lack of a full security clearance despite his role in vetting thousands of employees. This feud stemmed from Gor’s alleged role in derailing Musk’s friend’s NASA nomination, fueled by a prior grievance stemming from a public rebuke by Musk. Gor, a close Trump Jr. ally, reportedly celebrated Tesla stock declines and orchestrated the nomination withdrawal after Musk’s White House tenure ended. Musk subsequently worked against Trump’s budget bill, escalating the conflict significantly.
Following a public feud ignited by Elon Musk’s criticism of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Trump issued a stark warning. Trump stated that Musk would face “very serious consequences” if he begins funding Democrats. The president cited Musk’s alleged disrespect and claims that their relationship is over. This escalation follows Musk’s social media poll suggesting the need for a third political party and Trump’s dismissal of the threat, citing strong poll numbers. Trump maintains his focus on passing his legislative bill.
Following Elon Musk’s claim that Donald Trump’s name appears in unreleased Jeffrey Epstein files, a public feud erupted. Musk’s assertion, attributed to the files’ non-release, is contradicted by the lack of evidence supporting Trump’s inclusion in any unreleased materials. While Trump’s name appears in some previously released documents, no wrongdoing has been alleged. Trump, however, has promised further Epstein file releases, a pledge met with requests for transparency from Democrats concerning potential delays and redactions.
A 1992 NBC video surfaced, showing Donald Trump with Jeffrey Epstein amidst dancing women, with Trump commenting on one’s attractiveness. Elon Musk shared this footage following accusations that Trump’s refusal to release Epstein files stems from his own presence in them. This video release escalated an ongoing public feud between Musk and Trump, sparked by Musk’s criticism of Trump’s tax policies and call for impeachment. Trump retaliated with threats to revoke Tesla’s government contracts.
The White House dismissed Elon Musk’s criticism of President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” as an “unfortunate episode,” attributing Musk’s attacks to dissatisfaction with the bill’s lack of desired policies. The previously close relationship between Trump and Musk deteriorated after Musk publicly denounced the bill as “outrageous” and “pork-filled,” prompting Trump to accuse Musk of “Trump derangement syndrome” and suggest self-interest motivated his objections. This public spat escalated with mutual accusations and escalating rhetoric, culminating in Musk alleging Trump’s involvement in the Epstein files. The White House ultimately downplayed the conflict, stating that the President is focused on the bill’s passage.
John Q. Hosedrinker