Donald Trump gives nonchalant response

The rift between Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified, drawing widespread attention. Once allies, Musk previously supported Trump’s campaigns and briefly led the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, after stepping down to return to Tesla, Musk began publicly criticizing Trump’s policies—particularly the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which he condemned for adding \$2.5 trillion to the deficit. The tension escalated when Musk accused Trump of being named in the Epstein files, a claim made in a post on X. Trump responded on Truth Social, claiming he dismissed Musk and revoked EV mandates, which allegedly triggered Musk’s backlash.

In a recent press conference, Trump downplayed the conflict when asked if he’d speak to Musk, replying that he hadn’t thought about it but assumed Musk would want to call him. Trump added he wouldn’t mind a conversation, suggesting it’s Musk who needs the dialogue. Social media users have been quick to mock the situation, comparing it to a dramatic breakup. Comments on the viral clip joked about the emotional nature of their fallout, suggesting that the two are airing their grievances through social media instead of direct communication.