Elon Musk Calls for Trump’s Impeachment Amid Fallout \ Newslooks \ Washington DC \ Mary Sidiqi \ Evening Edition \ Once close political allies, Donald Trump and Elon Musk publicly turned on each other after clashing over a controversial federal budget. Musk slammed the spending bill, called for Trump’s impeachment, and linked him to Epstein. Trump fired back, threatening Musk’s federal contracts and EV subsidies.
Quick Looks
- Trump praised Musk as a “great innovator” just last week.
- Musk left his government advisory role to focus on his companies.
- Days later, Musk blasted Trump’s budget as “pork-filled” and “abominable.”
- Trump stayed silent at first but later expressed “disappointment” in Musk.
- Musk claimed credit for GOP electoral wins, accused Trump of ingratitude.
- Trump retaliated, threatened to cancel Tesla’s federal subsidies and contracts.
- Musk escalated with Epstein-related accusations and supported Trump’s impeachment.
- Relationship collapsed publicly across Truth Social and X posts.
Deep Look
What began as a high-profile alliance between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk—a fusion of conservative populism and Silicon Valley disruption—has collapsed into a fierce, very public feud that played out across two of the world’s most influential social media platforms: Trump’s Truth Social and Musk’s X (formerly Twitter).
Just one week ago, Trump was effusively praising Musk in the Oval Office, honoring him for his work on the Department of Government Efficiency. Now, the two are hurling accusations, threatening retaliation, and—remarkably—Musk is even calling for Trump’s impeachment.
The speed and volatility of their breakup has stunned political insiders, unnerved Republican donors, and sparked fresh debate about the influence of tech billionaires on American politics.
From Admiration to Accusation
It all began with what appeared to be a well-orchestrated farewell. On May 30, Trump hosted Musk at the White House and spoke for nearly 15 minutes about his admiration for the billionaire entrepreneur. He called Musk one of the “greatest innovators the world has ever produced” and praised his volunteer government service as a model of patriotic entrepreneurship.
Musk, who had worked with the Department of Government Efficiency since early 2024, responded with gratitude, complimenting Trump’s Oval Office aesthetic and pledging to remain “a friend and adviser.”
But behind this ceremony, deep policy divisions were already simmering—especially over the president’s massive federal budget bill, which Musk believed represented everything wrong with Washington’s spending culture.
The Budget That Broke the Alliance
By Tuesday, Musk had taken to X to denounce Trump’s prized budget as a “pork-filled abomination.” While he avoided attacking Trump by name at first, Musk’s condemnation of the bill was clear and forceful. He accused Congress of fiscal recklessness and warned Republicans of political consequences.
“In November next year, we fire all politicians who betrayed the American people,” he wrote—an unmistakable shot at Trump’s Capitol Hill allies.
The White House tried to downplay the rift, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stating Musk’s criticisms were “not a surprise” and hadn’t changed Trump’s views of him. Yet Musk’s posts kept gaining traction, as he reposted memes ridiculing the budget’s scale and highlighting Trump’s own past social media statements against deficit spending.
By Wednesday night, the situation had escalated beyond policy disagreement.
Thursday: The Day the Relationship Imploded
On Thursday morning, Trump spoke during a meeting with German Chancellor Lars Neumann and, when asked about Musk, offered a brief but pointed remark:
“Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore.”
That comment lit the match.
Musk quickly replied on X with a dismissive “Whatever” before launching a cascade of posts aimed squarely at Trump. He highlighted the tech industry’s role in Republican election victories and took personal credit for the GOP maintaining Senate control.
“Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate. Such ingratitude,” Musk wrote.
Trump didn’t hold back. On Truth Social, he fired back by claiming Musk had grown “unmanageable” and that he had already decided to remove key electric vehicle (EV) mandates that Musk and Tesla benefited from.
“I took away his EV Mandate that forced everyone to buy Electric Cars that nobody wanted,” Trump wrote. “He just went CRAZY!”
He then took aim at Musk’s business empire, suggesting he might terminate billions of dollars in federal contracts and subsidies awarded to Musk’s companies like Tesla and SpaceX.
“The easiest way to save money in our Budget—Billions and Billions—is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts,” Trump added.
Musk’s Nuclear Response: Epstein and Impeachment
The most explosive moment came later that day when Musk tweeted:
“Time to drop the really big bomb: Trump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!”
This shocking accusation referenced the sealed records from the Jeffrey Epstein case—claims that have long fueled conspiracy theories across the political spectrum. While no evidence has ever emerged linking Trump to Epstein’s crimes, Musk’s decision to amplify the rumor represented a nuclear escalation in their feud.
Minutes later, Musk replied “Yes” to a post suggesting that Trump be impeached and replaced by Vice President JD Vance—a Trump ally and rising star in the Republican Party.
A High-Stakes Political Fallout
The fallout of this political divorce is still being measured. With Musk having contributed over $250 million to Republican candidates in the previous election cycle, GOP insiders are deeply concerned about what losing his financial and technological support might mean in 2026 and beyond.
Musk’s network of influence spans online platforms, AI infrastructure, satellite communication (via Starlink), and electric vehicle innovation. Losing that support could hurt Trump’s appeal to younger voters and tech-savvy moderates.
On the other hand, Trump’s base remains fiercely loyal. His willingness to challenge former allies is consistent with his political brand, and some supporters cheered his move to revoke EV mandates and curb federal subsidies.
Still, the public spectacle of this breakup—complete with social media spats, personal accusations, and budgetary threats—has added another layer of unpredictability to the 2025 political landscape.
Looking Ahead: Allies No More
As Trump continues pushing his “America First” fiscal agenda and Musk doubles down on his anti-establishment, libertarian ethos, their paths are unlikely to align again anytime soon.
What was once seen as a powerful, strategic partnership is now a cautionary tale about ego, influence, and ideology colliding at the highest levels of American power.
Trump may have lost a key tech backer. Musk may have lost political access. But both have proven—once again—that in today’s political era, alliances can be as fleeting as a single social media post.
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