What will happen next for Elon Musk and Donald Trump

Elon Musk and Donald Trump, once political allies, are now embroiled in a public feud with potentially major consequences. The fallout began after Trump introduced the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which includes tax cuts, stricter federal benefits rules, and a higher national debt ceiling. Musk slammed the bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination” that would balloon the deficit to \$2.5 trillion. In retaliation, Trump threatened federal contracts with SpaceX, which plays a crucial role in NASA missions. Musk briefly threatened to decommission the Dragon spacecraft but later backed down after public backlash.

The tension deepened as Tesla’s stock plunged following Trump’s threat to cut EV tax credits. Musk has even suggested Trump be impeached and hinted at supporting anti-Trump candidates in upcoming elections. However, Musk’s influence may be limited, as several Republican lawmakers have dismissed him. The feud intensified further when Musk alleged Trump had ties to Epstein—without evidence—sparking backlash from Trump’s team. Despite their falling-out, experts believe SpaceX remains too vital to national interests to lose government support, suggesting that, at least for now, the two may have no choice but to coexist.