From Allies to Enemies: The Trump–Musk Fallout.

Elon Musk once served as Trump's advisor and DOGE head.

Musk's tenure ended, sparking a public rift with Trump.

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Former allies now exchange harsh words on public platforms.

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Their friendship began after an assassination attempt on Trump.

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Musk supported Trump's 2024 campaign and joined rallies.A

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Rift started over a controversial electric vehicle tax bill.

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Musk accused Trump of ties with financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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Musk backed Trump’s impeachment, supporting JD Vance instead.

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Trump’s retaliation caused Tesla shares to plummet severely.

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Elon Musk once served as Trump's advisor and DOGE head.

Elon Musk once served as Trump's advisor and DOGE head.

Musk's tenure ended, sparking a public rift with Trump.

Musk's tenure ended, sparking a public rift with Trump.

Former allies now exchange harsh words on public platforms.

Former allies now exchange harsh words on public platforms.

Their friendship began after an assassination attempt on Trump.

Their friendship began after an assassination attempt on Trump.

Musk supported Trump's 2024 campaign and joined rallies.A

Musk supported Trump's 2024 campaign and joined rallies.A

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Trump praised Musk as the world's greatest business leader.

Trump praised Musk as the world's greatest business leader.

Rift started over a controversial electric vehicle tax bill.

Rift started over a controversial electric vehicle tax bill.

Musk accused Trump of ties with financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Musk accused Trump of ties with financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Musk backed Trump’s impeachment, supporting JD Vance instead.

Musk backed Trump’s impeachment, supporting JD Vance instead.

Trump’s retaliation caused Tesla shares to plummet severely.

Trump’s retaliation caused Tesla shares to plummet severely.